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some thirty months. It has not yet been

possible to reach a decision on the question of

the construction of such an airport in Hong Kong,

but even if it is decided to proceed with its

construction, there nevertheless remains the

need for rehabilitating Kai Tak to such a degree

that it can accept the air services which are

likely to be operated into Hong Kong in the

future. These air services include services

operated by the Chinese corporations C.A.T.C.

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and C.N.A.C., a R.A.F. Transport Command service; and possibly a B.O.A.C. flying bout service.

Tak is, of course, only suitable for light aircraft

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up to the standard of a Dakota, but it is the only

airport which can be used at the moment and if

services are to be accepted, it is urgently

necessary for authority to be given for a minimum

expenditure of £12,000 to allow for the repair of

the marine terminal building, the construction of

4,000 sq. yds. hard standing, 1,200 yds. of tarmac

roadway and various incidentals such as electric

cables.

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