Drawing of one of the possible landing grounds at Sukra (also Sauqirah) Bay as it has been described by Air Officer Commanding and the Political Agent, Muscat.
Drawing of one of the possible landing grounds at Sukra (also Sauqirah) Bay as it has been described by Air Officer Commanding and the Political Agent, Muscat.
‘MURBAT (ARABIAN COAST) PROPOSED OIL & PETROL STORE’
Scope & Content:
Plan showing a drawing for the petrol and oil store at Murbat proposed by the Air Headquarters, Iraq. The proposed size of the building should be of a minimum size of 30 ft by 13ft internally. The plan is part of a letter sent from the Chief Engineer, British Forces in Iraq, to the Muscat Politic...
'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.'
Scope & Content:
The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters, telegrams and reports related to the Air Headquarters, Iraq, planning to carry out ground reconnaissance for landing grounds and refuelling stations mid-way between Masirah and Murbat. The volume also includes instructions for landing gr...