‘File 28/43 Removal of the pilot-balloon observatory in a grave emergency’
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- ‘File 28/43 Removal of the pilot-balloon observatory in a grave emergency’
- Date:
- 1942/1942
- Description:
- Abstract: The file contains copies of correspondence relating to the operation of Bahrain’s Pilot Balloon Observatory, used to recorded meteorological data, during wartime. The file’s principal correspondents are: the Political Agent at Bahrain (Edward Birkbeck Wakefield); and the Superintending Meteorologist at the Indian Meteorological Department.The file includes:correspondence concerning a request from the India Meteorological Department for details of arrangements for the removal of the Bahrain pilot balloon observatory (its staff and equipment) in the event of an emergency, including: a query from Squadron Leader Guy Harris, Senior Air Staff Officer at RAF (Royal Air Force) No. 215 Group, that the Indian Meteorological Department’s details are vague, and that more information about the nature of emergency and evacuation are required; further details from the India Meteorological Department, of the anticipated requirements in moving the Pilot Balloon Observatory from Bahrain in an emergency (ff 2-5, f 8);correspondence between the Meteorological Assistant at the Pilot Balloon Observatory and the Political Agent at Bahrain, regarding the discontinuation of meteorological data sent by the Observatory to the Agency on a fortnightly basis during wartime, with the Political Agent replying that he would like to continue receiving the data, considering it essential, and that the data shall be treated in a confidential manner (ff 6-7).Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 10; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-8; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Archival file
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Evacuation
Meteorological data
Upper Air Observatory, Bahrain - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100000000241.0x000086_ar
81055/vdc_100000000241.0x000086_en
IOR/R/15/2/738
IOR/R/15/2/738