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ANNEX 'A'

1.

EXTRACTS FROM STAT ITS ON TIE DEFENCE ESTIMATES

RELATING TO HELICOPTERS IN HONG KONG

1963 Statement (Cmnd 3540)

The

Paragraph 23, Page 13. "In their internal security

operations, the Garrison was helped by the continual presence

of RN units and visits by RAF aircraft on cxercises.

six Royal Air Force helicopters which were sent from Seletar

in September (1967) have been used for moving troops, for

evacuating casualties, and for internal security generally".

2. 1969 Statement (Cmnd 3927)

Paragraph 25. "The Garrison continued to assist the

Police to control the frontier and to maintain law and order

throughout the Colony.

Throughout the year Royal Air

Force helicopters assisted the Garrison and the Police in their

internal security operations and training."