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an air unit in the vicinity of Hong Kong as a temporary

The Kowloon reclamation area is reported as the only

measure.

possible site for such a base.

The Council consider that the moment is now opportune

to negotiate for reservations in this area, so as to ensure

that no new works are undertaken which could prejudice in any

way flying facilities of the site. They therefore venture to

suggest for Mr. Amery's consideration that the opinion of the

local government should be sought as to whether the suggested

reservations should now be effected and as to whether the local

government would be willing to bear the cost of obtaining these

reservations.

A photograph with explanatory note is attached to

indicate the extent of the necessary reservations.

A copy of this letter has been sent to the Admiralty

and War Office.

I am,

sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Я поен

53

HK.

ELT.

Lowing street,

10

December, 1925.

I am directne ir. “scretary Mery to acknowledge the resdirt of your letter, 3,24154/3.6., of the Bath of November regarding the establishment of an aerodrome in the vicinity of Hong Kong, and ta request you to inform the Air Council that cony is being forwarded to the Lovernor of Hong Kon fer als consideration. it is anticipated, however

in view of the present financial situation of the Jeleny that the long kang Tovarnent will see diff culty in agreeing to bez tra cmt of effecting the nacemanry reservations in the Kevloen recla tion aren.

THE SECRETAMY,

AIR MINISTRY

SIF.

Your most obedient servant,

(80.) 5. Lundle