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(Untitled), 17 May 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/75/46-47

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

From the File:

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Not Known

Extent

2 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

T 738/2

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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