Map showing proposed reserve areas for future RAF requirements in northern Bahrain and Muharraq Island [‎15r] (1/2)

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Map showing proposed reserve areas for future RAF requirements in northern Bahrain and Muharraq Island

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Ref: IOR/R/15/2/260, f 15

The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 8 Nov 1933. 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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Imprint:

F. Hindmarch Air Headquarters, Iraq Command, Hinaidi. 8-11-33.

Distinctive Features:

Blueprint sketch map compiled from mosaic photographs enclosed to letter no. D.O.S. 11080 dated 8th November 1933.

Labelled ‘MAP No. 1’ and classified ‘Most Secret’. Shows present landing ground at Manama with boundaries of proposed reserve areas indicated by dotted line. Landmarks lettered for reference with key provided at lower right-hand corner.

Inscriptions:

On recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. at the top left-hand corner, in red ink: ‘MOST SECRET’.

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1 map

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Scale

Scale not given

Scale designator

Horizontal

Orientation

North

Degree coordinates

Top-left: 26° 20' 12.73" N, 50° 33' 2.84" E
Top-right: 26° 20' 12.73" N, 50° 44' 0.25" E
Bottom-left: 26° 9' 33.37" N, 50° 33' 2.84" E
Bottom-right: 26° 9' 33.37" N, 50° 44' 0.25" E

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Dimensions: 550 x 549 mm

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English in Latin script

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Reference: IOR/R/15/2/260, f 15
Title: Map showing proposed reserve areas for future RAF requirements in northern Bahrain and Muharraq Island
Pages: 15r:15v
Author: East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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