‘R.A.F. landing area Moharrak. Appendix A’ [‎17v] (1/2)

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‘R.A.F. landing area Moharrak. Appendix A’

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Ref: IOR/R/15/2/262, f 17

The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in c 1944. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Map showing the extent of the land on the sea coast between villages of Bisaitin (Busaiteen) and Dair with land owned by the RAF outlined in red and the leased area indicated in green.

Classified “Secret".

Shows the position of the civil and RAF landing grounds with camp and petrol dispersal area; and the existing and proposed site of the BOAC (the British Overseas Airways Corporation) & Oil Co. buildings. Properties labelled with owners’ names given.

Contains references to ‘PA Memo C/509 dated 23/4/42 (Appendix H)’.

Extent and format

1 map

Area map covers

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Scale

Scale approximately 1:4,800

Scale designator

Horizontal

Orientation

North

Degree coordinates

Top-left: 26° 17' 21.89" N, 50° 36' 12.29" E
Top-right: 26° 17' 21.89" N, 50° 38' 31.66" E
Bottom-left: 26° 15' 41.7" N, 50° 36' 12.29" E
Bottom-right: 26° 15' 41.7" N, 50° 38' 31.66" E

Physical characteristics

Materials: Photographic print with additions in crayon

Dimensions: 622 x 705 mm, on sheet 681 x 765 mm

Written in

English in Latin script

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Reference: IOR/R/15/2/262, f 17
Title: ‘R.A.F. landing area Moharrak. Appendix A’
Pages: 17v, 17v
Author: East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
Usage terms: Open Government Licence

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