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'File 6/1 I Aviation Imperial Airways' [‎155r] (324/416)

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The record is made up of 1 file (196 folios). It was created in 6 Jun 1932-18 Jul 1934. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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IMPERIAL AIRWAYS LIMITED.
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The MeBopotamia Perel)a Corpn,Lt(l To The Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. ,
Ii/ 63 1, St 34 Kuwait
Eastbdund sorrice flight 1*1^251
night flight Basrah/Bahrein on 18* 1.1934
For your infomation, we subjoin herein copy of
letter we hare received from the Manager, Near last Area. Cairo,
regarding the above flight* * *
In reply to your letter I a/ 26 of the 24th
®enuary t we think that the incident complained of is
an isolated one t and will not occur again*
Instructions have now been issued to Com
manders of aircraft not to fly over Koweit in the
event of a delay, but to wait until daylight so that
mails will be off-loaded and picked up* w
Will you please pass this infomation to
all concerned at Koweit, so that they will be re-
as aired that mails will not be either carried over
or left behind at your station# "
*V>r The MTXOVOTJMTJ PWRXTJ norm - U&
Agents*
Copy to:*- The Postmaster* Kuwait, for infomation*
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This file contains correspondence between the management of Imperial Airways, the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in Kuwait, and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. at Bushire that discusses the possibility of a passenger service to and from Kuwait on Imperial Airways. Considerations of postal deliveries and pickups, possible parachuting of airmail, and passenger numbers as well as fuel costs are discussed.

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1 file (196 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 196; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers; nor does it include the eight leading and ending flyleaves.

An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 23-196; these numbers are also written in pencil, but, where circled, are crossed through.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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