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FO 371/140193

Use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to the use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, including the need to develop the airfields in Sharjah, Masirah, and Riyan. It also includes the urgent need for technicians to repair aircraft in Bahrain, Aden, and Muscat, particularly those used by the 152 Squadron.
FO 371/52234

Masirah Island, 1946

This file contains correspondence relating to the interest of the Royal Air Force leasing Masirah Island on which they wish to build a permanent air base.
FO 1016/201

Tours by Consul at Muscat, 1952

This file relates to the affairs of the British Consulate in Muscat. It contains correspondence concerning: Tour of the British Consul in Muscat F C L Chauncy to Sur and Masirah from 15 to 23 January 1952. It includes his correspondence about his visits with the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his report to the Acting Political Resident in the Persian Gulf C J Pelly Report on Gwadur [Gwadar], including the important personalities and a summary of trade

FO 1016/197

Huqf oil concession, 1952

This file relates to plans to establish the Huqf Force in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FO 371/185381

Ports, harbours and shipping, 1966

This file relates to ports, harbours and shipping in Oman.
FCO 8/1074

Omani internal situation, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns the internal situation in Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/604

Jurisdiction over British forces, 1967-1968

This file relates to jurisdiction over British Forces in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Status of Forces Arrangements for Muscat and Oman, agreed with the Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur, and in particular the immunities afforded to British forces serving in the Sultanate Juridical position of the Trucial Oman Scouts in Muscat and Oman, and in particular issues of discipline and punishment for serious offences Question of changing the currency used at RAF Masirah and Salalah from South Arabian dinars to rupees

FCO 8/2017

Communications in Oman: BBC radio receiving and transmitting station in Masirah, Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1974 Jan 08

This file concerns radio communications in Oman.
FCO 8/2240

Effect of UK Defence Review on Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK defence review and its impact on the military situation in, and relationship with Oman.
FCO 8/596

RAF bases at Salalah and Masirah, 1967-1968

This file concerns the future of the RAF bases at Salalah and on the Island of Masirah in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.
FCO 8/585

Political relations: UK, 1967-1968

This file concerns the relations of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman with the UK.
FCO 8/569

Political development, 1967-1968

This file relates to the development of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.