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(a) Then the police force has been brought up to

atrenth (1.0. about J nunry 1947) to ano brigade.

(b) Further reduction, the timing: f which we are

unable to forecst, whon the situ: tion in Ching allows.

Regarding the provision of an assault force, we do not consider that we shall be enlled upon to mount an operation of my size against Chinese territory, no matter how serious the deterioration in the Chinese situation.

do not, therefore, consider that the provision of a brigado lift is required at Hang Kông.

There might, however, be requirement for landing sm.11 forces on the islands f the Clony itself to ensure internal security. As this would not be ngainst any dogroo of opposition, specialised lendin; craft should not be necessary.

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IR FORCES

The C.-in-C. Hong Kong, considers that the following measures for air defence re essonti:l:-

(n) Air forces consisting of:-

(1) 1 S.E. fighter squadron with P.X. olemont

chib diod.

(ii) detachment 3 twin-engined night

fighters.

(iii)

long reme general reconnaissance squadron. (iv) Detachments of irer: it for meteorological,

air-sor rescue and communication duties.

(b) Efficient radar cover.

(o) Fighter operations room, filter room and

G.C.I. facilities.

(d) Anti-aircraft defence.

(c) Facilities for ir lift.

(f) & reinforcement plan.

Comment

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C.-in-C. Hong Kong's recommendations re based on the assumption that onemy rir attacks mi :ht be made by mixed formations of low fighting ability, consisting T 30 to 40 bombers escorted by 12 to 15 mixed fighters. .nnox I shows that this scrle of attack is unlikely to materialise.

do not, therefore, consider that there is justification for the size of air forces which tho C.-in-3. recommends.

*70 consider that a detachment of half n flying bont squadron should be sufficient to carry out anti-piracy patrols and to provide the air garrison. Reinforcoments if required will be dram from olsowhore in the theatre.

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ry 1947) to one

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esc territory, no matter

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not be against ny dogrco craft should not be

nsiders that the following ti::1:-

with P.. elemont

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connaissance squadron.

for meteorological, mmunication duties.

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nt of h:lf a flying boat arry out anti-piracy rison. Roinforcomonte Bowhore in the thentro.

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