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From: H British Troops in China.
To:-
Sacse a
Info: War Office
Acsea (Sacse a pass)
C in C India.
IMMEDIATE
DTO 181655 H
G/1775/S cipher 18 August. TOP SECRET.
One. Reference 18183/P of Aug 150929 not to Troopers
regarding probable availability of three or four Halifaxes
have today seen Wedemeyer who will welcome this and any
other material assistance we can give in connexion with
relief of POW and internees in China. Desirable that
British aircraft which will presumably be based in Kunming
should be self supporting there in POL and service.
Americans will never help us out with POL in forward areas.
In this connexion am giving POL highest priority in present
hump lift. Awaiting your confirmation of availability
earliest.
Two.
Wedemeyer appealed for our assistance in
providing shipping especially hospital ships for evacuation
from China of Allied POW and internees. They will be
welcomed at any suitable port China coast as soon as
situation permits. Can we do anything to help.
Three. Am informed that dropping of recce parties
food and medicines on all known camps in China has already
started. Wedemeyer informed me personally that six officers
have dropped Aug 16 near Mukden camp but have not yet opened
W/T./
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