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We consider that a detachment of half a flying bort squadron should be sufficient to carry out anti-o piracy patrols and to provide the air garrison. 13. C.-in-C. Hong Kong envisages the possible need
e do not consider for supply and reinforcement by nir. that the probable scale of attack is likely to prevent normal supply and reinforcement by sec, although difficulties might arise from organised strikes, and
Wo do not, disorganisation of local dock labour. therefore, consider that any special measures for air Bupply are necessary over and above the normal cir transport services.
14. C.-in-C. Hong Kong, raises other detailed points in his Air Plan, including the provision of fighter
In view of the J.I.C. report we control organisation.
do not consider that the Air defence of the Colony need be taken into account at all in implementing our short ter policy. With regard to our long; term policy wo recommend that those points should be examined by the Defence of Bases Committee and the Air Ministry, when assessing the scale of defences required at Hong Kong. Intelligence Organisation
16, C.-in-u. nong hồng, recommends thr.t a Joint Intelligence Committee, including civil representation,
the services of reliable agents for be maintained; reporting from the inland are considered essential.
The J.I.C. agree with this course, and recommenů that close liaison should be maintained with H.M. Embassy in China and .. Consul General in Canton.
Volunteer Forces
16. C.-in-C. Hong Kong, requests approval in principle to the forming of volunteer forces including an auxiliary
air force.
We are in agreement with the formation of Naval and Military volunteer forcos, since they are the most economical method of providin; e reserve in the event of minor disturbances. We consider that the Colonial Office, Admiralty and Wer Office should be invited to take up this matter as soon as practic ble.
The foruction of an auxiliary air force, however, is
We recommend that' not a matter of short-ter policy.
the Air inistry should take this matter into account when considering C.-in-C. Hong Kong's Air Plan (see paragraph 14 above).
Long Term Defence Requirements for Hong Kong
17. Regarding our long-tern policy, the preparation for the possible use of Hong Kong as an operational navɛl and air base (includin: consideration of the actailed points in C.-in-C. Hong Kong's Air Plen, the formation of an auxiliary air force and the provision of fixed
Annex I, paragraph 12,
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