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11.

Summary.

To meet the programme outlined in paragraph 3 above, it is proposed that:-

(i) 48 heavy anti-aircraft equipments should be despatched to India from the Middle East pool of anti-aircraft guns held for Turkey;

(ii) 72 light anti-aircraft guns to be withdrawn from

A.D.G.B. and the December allocation of 24 light anti-

A aircraft guns to Home Forces be cancelled. temporary withdrawal of a further 28 light anti-aircraft guns from A.D.G.B. should this be necessary to meet shipping dates.

(iii) Personnel of two heavy anti-aircraft regiments and

three light anti-aircraft regiments should be included in the convoy W.S.15.

(iv) The replacement of the equipments for the first

12.

Echelon of Gymnast diverted in W.S.14.(d) be found by withdrawals from A.D.G.B.

The Chiefs of Staff are asked to agree the proposals outlined in paragraph 11 above.

War Office.

11th December, 1941.

(Signed),

J,N, KENNEDY.

D.M. O.& P.

for V.C.I.G.S.

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