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MOST IMMEDIATE.
LZ 10371. TOO 090236Z TOR 0906252
FROM:
C.-IN-C. HONG KONG.
TO:
AMBASSADOR 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. representati ns to Air Attache Chung King and Canton
Request strongest no release appears in sight. representations be made to highest authority to obtain immediato release. Would point out aircraft unarmed and engaged solely in transit duties.
CIRCULATION.
Defence Office. Foreign Office. First Sea Lord. 0.6 Tels. A.M.C.S.(C).
T.0.0. 0902362
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