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We told you in reference A that we were looking into the
possibility of deploying further helicopters to your Command.
have now concluded that in the light of current commitments and
possible contingencies, we cannot easily do so at present.
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in mind your present resources we suggest that if you still consider it important to deploy a platoon lift to Hong Kong you should do so, initially at least, from within your. theatre forces.
2. As regards training you will appreciate that similar considerations apply to any decrease in helicopter lift in the UK/BAOR. We would therefore be grateful for your detailed assessment of the effect on your planned major exercises which
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