The map illustrates the expected operational range of Westland Wapiti aircraft over Afghanistan from projected bases at Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, and Farah. The radius of operation from each of these sites is shown through the use of different coloured crayon: red (Kabul), blue (Kandahar), green (...
Coll 5/48 ‘Afghanistan: Supply of military aircraft to the Afghan Government; Supply of maps etc. to the Afghan Govt.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence, notes, and records of meetings documenting negotiations between the British Government and the Government of India on the one hand, and the Government of Afghanistan on the other. The purpose of the negotiations was to facilitate the financing and purchase of mi...