DRAFT SIGNAL
To: Commander-in-Chief, Far East Station
Elay
Defence of Hong Kong has been discussed with U.S.C.N.0. who
stated that if Governor so requested U. S. Naval aid would be
forthcoming if circumstances permitted but that no prior planning
was permitted.
2. With regard to lack of U.H.F., I.F.F. Mark 10 and Blind
Bombing Aids he stated all equipment required could be provided
by 7th Fleet carriers at the time and offered to have practicability
of this tested under cover of a test of evacuation arrangements.
3.
Objections to evacuation test owing to effect on public morale
are appreciated but Americans are not prepared to take part in a
defence exercise.
4.
As however C.0.S. (55) 317% makes it clear that gear to be
supplied can be used for "Combined training exercises" request you
will discuss arrangements for such an exercise with C. in C. PAC
and Governor and report proposals in good time for approval of C. N. O.
to be obtained.
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