(Untitled), 14 Dec 1942

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/85/11

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Canada [W Mackenzie King] marked "most secret and personal" commenting on air patrols over the Western Atlantic : Recognises the value of patrols done by Canadian squadrons and their limitations; states that permission to use Goose and Gander airfields for servicing and refuelling of Liberators will be invaluable; regrets that at present nothing can be done to meet the Canadian request for very long range aircraft.

Dates

Creation: 14 Dec 1942

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