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as to make it possible for the R.A.F. to take over a portion
of the aerodrome and construct the necessary accommodation
for a 2 squadron station when required without preventing or
interfering with the working of the Commercial services.
5.
I do not consider the appointment of a full time
consultant necessary. When the appointment of Officer in
Charge of the Aerodrome is made, he should be, if possible,
an officer nominated by the Air Ministry, whose decisions
would be acceptable to them. Could you kindly give me some
idea of the salary such an officer would expect. The appoint-
ment should be for 3 or 4 years and in addition to being in
charge of the aerodrome when completed he should be capable of
supervising the constructional work.
6.
I am glad to hear that certain plans asked for in
connection with my visits to aerodromes in England are now
being forwarded through the Colonial Office.
7.
Again thanking you for your kind and valued assistance
in regard to the layout for the Kai Tak aerodrome at Hong Kong.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) Harold I. Creasy.
Director of Public Works.