CO129-508-8 Plans and reports on proposed aerodrome at Kai Tak 11-1-1928 - 21-12-1928 — Page 78

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as to make it possible for the R.A.F. to take over a portion

of the aerodrome and construct the necessary accommodation

for a 2 squadron station when required without preventing or

interfering with the working of the Commercial services.

5.

I do not consider the appointment of a full time

consultant necessary. When the appointment of Officer in

Charge of the Aerodrome is made, he should be, if possible,

an officer nominated by the Air Ministry, whose decisions

would be acceptable to them. Could you kindly give me some

idea of the salary such an officer would expect. The appoint-

ment should be for 3 or 4 years and in addition to being in

charge of the aerodrome when completed he should be capable of

supervising the constructional work.

6.

I am glad to hear that certain plans asked for in

connection with my visits to aerodromes in England are now

being forwarded through the Colonial Office.

7.

Again thanking you for your kind and valued assistance

in regard to the layout for the Kai Tak aerodrome at Hong Kong.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

(Sgd.) Harold I. Creasy.

Director of Public Works.