4.
F.
requirements of the Air Port require the
premises to be vacated and demolished.
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The area edged in purple is occupied by the
temporary sheds and quarters of the Royal Air
Force Squadron now stationed in Hong Kong and
the area edged in brown is the landing ground
used by the aeroplanes while the temporary pier
and crane is also used by this squadron.
G & H. Show Slipways for flying boats with a grade
of 1 in 12 with a depth of water of 7 feet at
low tide. Guide piers are shown on either side.
Should it be considered essential to protect
the slipways a mole with the necessary entrances
can be constructed in a suitable position.
K. Shows a Pier which may be used by the General
Public and the personnel of the Air Port while
a crane can be provided for landing seaplanes,
stores, etc.
Buildings.-
1. Administrative Block containing Offices for
Controlling Staff and Aviation Companies,
Customs Examination Rooms, Freight Stor es,
Booking Hall and Waiting Rooms for Passengers
and Post Office.
A Control tower (say 50 feet high) in the
centre of the west front with Meteological
Office, Wireless and telephone exchange, Chart
and Observation Rooms.
It is reasonable to assume that part only
of this accommodation will be required as a
preliminary, but that sufficient area should
be reserved for future expansion.
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