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ANNEX A

EXTRACTS FROM STATEMENTS ON THE DEFENCE ESTIMATES

RELATING TO HELICOPTERS IN HONG KONG

1.

1968 Statement (Cmnd 3540)

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 exercises,

The 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."