Annual Charges.
3 Pilots at £950
2 W.T. Operators at £500
1,000
12 Mechanics at £260
3,120
2 Supervisors at £415
830
10 Chinese (unskilled) at $15 a month
200
Petrol at 3s. per gallon for 8 hours' flying per week
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Lubricating Oil
60
Ammunition, &c.
50
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1,000
2,550
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Notes in explanation of above.
(1.) Civilian pilots in England receive about £850 a year, and they could probably be obtained for less.
It might be possible to train some officers of the local Police Force, who could then receive their substantive pay. plus flying pay.
(2.) English civilian mechanics receive about £5 a week; it should be possible to train Chinese, who would probably require less.
(3.) Size of hangar: 60' long x 32′ wide x 13' to 14′ inside. Sliding doors are required.
(4.) Workshop: 50' x 20', to be built as annexe to hangar, com prising-
Fitting shop: 20' x 20'; 4" lathe and small sensitive drill. Carpenters shop: 20' x 20'; Circular saw and grindstone. Coppersmiths' shop: 10' x 20'; Brazing fire.
7. The above estimate is approximate only, but probably within 30 per cent, of the actual figure.
No doubt the Air Ministry, if asked, would be pleased to recommend a type of machine, and to furnish all particulars as to cost of purchase, maintenance and upkeep.
C. P. TALBOT, C'aptain.
(Signed)
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I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Secret despatch* of the 17th February, regarding the defence of Hong Kong against oversea attack, and of your Secret despatch of the 18th February, relating to the aerial defence of the Colony and the provision of a site for an aerodrome.
2. The whole question of the defence of Hong Kong is being examined in the first instance by a Sub-Committee of the Chiefs of Staffs of the three Services, and your despatches have been referred to the Committee for its consideration.
3. I understand that, so far as the proposals for an Air Force are concerned, the view expressed in the joint memorandum which you enclosed in your despatch of the 17th February as to the effect of the Washington Treaty is open to question, and that a proposal will shortly be made to the Committee of Imperial Defence that the interested Governments should be invited to a conference with a view to reaching agreed conclusions as to the interpretation of Article 19 of the Treaty. Pending the results of such a conference, it would not appear that the proposals for the creation of an Air Force or for the purchase of land for an aerodrome can usefully be pursie
I have, &c. (Signed) L. S. AMERY.
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