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'Mesopotamia Royal Flying Corps' [23r] (45/160)
The record is made up of 1 file (78 folios). It was created in 2 Aug 1917-17 Jan 1921. 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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From:- <7ar Office,
3*0«C*, Mecopotemia,
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1, Your X,7751 of November 20th has been considered with Air Ministry,
and following decisions subject to review at a later -late have been taken
2, Normal post-war R*£. F* garrison \inder your command will consist of
three squadrons , one Bristo l, one D.H.O-a.., and one IhH.lO.a. It is
anticipated latter will be formed in Mesopotamia by end of April# It is
also intended to keep in Mesopotamia a personnel reserve of 15$ of
total establishment*
3, All squadrons except heavy bobbers will be at an establishment of
12 machines, which includes D.H.10#a#, which will be vat 10 machines^
4# It is intended to keep reserve squadrons in Egypt, and a maximum
reinforcement of two squadrons could be sent you subject to Egyptian
situation and requirements of India at the time of your demand. At
present a Handley Page or Vickers Vimy and a F#H#S# for the above reserve
5„ As regards time taken to reinforce, squadrons, if machines are
sent by air, could be ready to function in Mesopotamia one month from
receipt of orders, and two months if sent by ship should aerial route
be interrupted. The transfer of Handley Page and Vickers Vimy machines
can only be made by air# These times are of course dependent on
shipping being available when ret ired*
6 . Possibility of reserve squadrons being drawn from India is not
being overlooked but situation there may make this impossible#
7# At the rate of 10$ per month of your establishment machines will be
sent out to replace wastage and, an increased rate will be considered
in event of serious protracted disturbance,
8 . with present res cure s and until R*A#F. programme of development of
squadrons in Egypt is further advanced the above arrangements are best
possiblQc
Sr Egypt informed of para.4.
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The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors.
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The file contains memoranda, correspondence and papers, regarding provision of Royal Flying Corps (later Royal Air Force) aircraft and personnel for military operations in Mesopotamia [Iraq].
Notably covers: repeated requests in 1917 from General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia, for aircraft and personnel (pilots, observers and other ranks) to constitute an additional, third, squadron; discussion of makes and models of aircraft and engines; discussion of optimum aircraft type and parts for the climate, intended uses and enemy capability; reporting problems with machines and defective parts received; general expansion of the Royal Flying Corps establishment in Mesopotamia; and increase in number of flights to deal with local disturbances in 1919.
File also includes printed weekly returns for the weeks ending 14 March 1918, 28 March 1918 and 11 April 1918, issued by General Officer Commanding, Middle East Brigade, Royal Flying Corps, Egypt, for the Air Ministry, listing squadron personnel (pilots and observers) available and unavailable and machines serviceable, unserviceable and un-erected.
The papers indicate that aircraft were distributed to the Mesopotamia field of operations from Middle East Brigade, Royal Flying Corps base in Cairo, Egypt. Personnel came via various routes, such as direct from England or from the aviation base in Baghdad.
Aircraft in Mesopotamia were used for long-distance reconnaissance, close reconnaissance, low flying, long-distance independent bombing, close bombing in co-operation with troops, artillery observation and communications.
The primary correspondents are: the War Office; General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia; General Officer Commanding, Middle East Brigade, Royal Flying Corps, Cairo. Correspondents also include Aviation Baghdad; General Officer Commanding, Constantinople; Commander-in-Chief, India; and Director of Air Organisation, War Office.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (78 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 80; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are written in coloured crayon.
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- IOR/L/MIL/5/793
- Title
- 'Mesopotamia Royal Flying Corps'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:79v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence