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SECRET CYPHER TELEGRAM
WARNING This message must be thoroughly paraphrased if its text is to be published or communicated outside British or American Services or Departments. If re-transmitted unparaphrased other than through the Cabinet Office, the originator must mark the message to be sent in One-Time Pad."
F.9360
11 NOV 1922 1945
TOO 090236Z TOR 090625Z
entr
MOST IMMEDIATE.
FROM:
C.-IN-C. HONG KONG,
TO:
AMBASLADOR CHUNGKING.
INFO:
CABINET OFFICES.
X CCM
9th November, 1945.
For Chiefs of Staff.
Sunderland U 209 Squadron in transit
Singapore to Hong Kong was forced down by adverse weather conditions at seaplane base Samar Hainan Island on 6th November. Chinese authorities have detained under armed uard and transferred eight
Despite urgent passengers ashore under restraint. representations to Air Attache Chung King and Canton no release appears in sight. Request strongest representations be made to highest authority to obtain immediato release. Would point out aircraft unarmed and engaged solely in transit duties.
T.0.0. 090236Z
CIRCULATION.
Defence Office. Foreign Office. First Sea Lord. C.6 Tels. A.M.C.S.(C).
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