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a member of their staff on foreign service it would not be necessary to obtain an officer from England to safeguard
their interests.
4.
As already known to you we have collected
much information and obtained considerable knowledge of
Aerodromes both for Commercial and Air Force Services and
have a good insight as to their general requirements.
What we are endeavouring to do in regard to the Hong Kong layout is to so arrange the sites reserved for Buildings 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 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 sane idea of the salary such an officer would expect. The appointment 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, &c.,
(Sd.) Harold T. Creasy,
Director of Public Works.