(Untitled), 17 May 1942
Scope and Contents
Telegram from the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] to WSC marked "personal and secret" regarding the movement of American equipment and personnel to Britain: states that the failure of the United States to meet minimum requirements for carrier fighters in 1942 means that he cannot loan Martlets [fighter aircraft] to Britain; comments on plans to move air transport units to Britain; welcomes invitation for American parachutists to train in Britain and states that a battalion will be sent in June.
Dates
- Creation: 17 May 1942
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: Not Known
Extent
2 folio(s)
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Former / Other Reference
T 738/2
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
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