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If the threat to the Colony increases we may find it necessary to review this decision.
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We accordingly recommend that the following craft be made available for the defence of Hong Kong 15 LCA, 4 LCM(7), 2 LCT(8).
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Registry Telegrams, Air Ministry Chief of Combined Operations Staff Secretary of State for the Colonies Colonel Leisching, Colonial Office
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