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SECRET CYPHER TELEGRAM
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C. IN C. HONG KONG.
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ACSEA
SACSEA
AIR MINISTRY.
IZ. 10598
F10379
T.0.0. 191150Z.
T.0.R.
12100Z.X 1945
из
hu Biewis ん
X COS (B).
For Chiefs of Staff.
213T November 1945
Proposed Airfield Site Ping Shan for which approval in principle now given to include runway 2000 yards long of texture to V.H.B. standard. This estimated to withstand 15000 pounds on two single wheels and should suffice for much heavier loads on three or more wheels. Consider however that with likely transcontinental commitment and high summer temperatures runway must be 3000 yards. Intend there- fore proceeding with 2000 yards strip as approved and planning on 3000 yards already surveyed,
2.
Since project contemplates only one strip runway consider this should conform to transcontinental standard 120 yards wide and not 50 yards as approved.. If after completion increased width required this would inevitably put airfield out of action for heavy
traffic whilst work in progress and add very considerably to the expense. Intend therefore initiating work on 50 yards width as initially sanctioned and planning on 120 yards already surveyed.
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Approval necessary of intended plans within three weeks for maximum economy. Firm decision earliest will greatly facilitate negotiations with local population who resent uncertainty of requisitioning as much as positive order for eviction(?). Furthermore compensatory measures must depend on requisitioned area. Firm in- dication of requirements will enable us to complete these measures thereby gaining confidence and support of local
population and reduce validity of criticism (two corrupt groups).
4.
Scope of airfield layout must depend upon primary requirements. Air Ministry in signal (? one corrupt group) of 3rd November has instructed (? - three
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