Abstract: The file contains correspondence between the Political Agency in Bahrain, Political Officer, Trucial Coast (POTC) in Sharjah, the British Agency at Doha, and representatives of Gulf Aviation Company, Petroleum Concessions Limited, and Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited.The correspondence discusses matters related to the new Gulf Aviation service between Bahrain, Doha, and Sharjah. Specifically:the carriage of mail between political offices in the region;the responsibility of Petroleum Concessions Limited to carry non-company passengers on their aircraft;timetable and fare information.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 16; 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 2-12; these numbers are written in pencil and crayon, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: The correspondence in the volume is mainly related to the use of Gwadur anchorage by Imperial Airways flying boats and the question of whether to obtain special authorisations from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman in this regard or not.The correspondence in the volume also covers the following: proposals to obtain specific authority from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman for the refusal of applications, or private flights over his Arabian territory; the rental fees of the landing ground at Gwadur; the arrangement for a guard to be provided on the aerodrome at Gwadur for the protection of the aircraft; the exemption from duty on marine equipment imported into Gwadur for use in connection with the Empire Mail Scheme; the request for special authorisation to be issued by the Shaikhs of the Persian Gulf for certain aircraft registered in the name of Imperial Airways to land in and fly over their territories; the emergency landing of Imperial Airways flying boats at Kuwait; and the arrangements to be made to afford landing facilities at Gwadur once the Muscat Civil Air Agreement expires on 24 October 1938.The main correspondents in the volume are: the Deputy Secretary to the Government of India in the External Affairs Department; the Political Agent, Muscat; the Political Resident, Bushire; Imperial Airways; the Department of Civil Aviation, Air Ministry, London; the India Office; and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 127; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: The file contains correspondence relating to a renewal of the Sharjah Air Agreement between the British government and the ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Sultan bin Saqr [Sulṭān II bin Saqr Āl Qasimī]. The correspondence is between the Political Officer for the Trucial Coast at Sharjah, Gordon Noel Jackson (later, Patrick Desmond Stobart), the Political Agent at Bahrain, Cornelius James Pelly, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf at Bushire, Shaikh Sulṭān bin Saqr Āl Qasimī, and his brother, Shaikh Muhammad bin Saqr.The correspondence covers the discussion over the particulars of the agreement, including rent payments, landing fees, guard salaries, and the Shaikh's personal subsidy. There is also correspondence relating to the arrangements for Shaikh Muhammad bin Saqr to sign the final agreement in the absence of Shaikh Sultan bin Saqr, who was in Bombay recovering from sickness.Folios 10-12 and 25-30 are drafts of the agreement.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 55; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 2-54 and ff 2-9 respectively; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: The file contains correspondence covering negotiations over a renewal of the Sharjah Air Agreement. Particulars include matters of rent payments, an expansion of the runway, and proposed additions to the draft agreement in line with the Kuwait Air Navigation Regulations. The correspondence is between: the Political Officer for the Trucial Coast at Sharjah, Patrick Desmond Stobart, the Foreign Office, the Political Agency at Bahrain, the Politcal Residency in the Persian Gulf at Bahrain, the Office of the Air Staff Liaison Officer at Bahrain, the ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Sulṭān II bin Saqr Āl Qasimī, and the acting ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Muḥammad bin Saqr Āl Qasimī.The file also includes correspondence relating to the arrangements for the payment due to the Shaikh of Sharjah and Shaikh Muḥammad bin Saqr's request for help paying the annual subsidy to the Bani Qitab tribe.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 58; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file contains correspondence relating to the renewal of the Sharjah Air Agreement, including drafts and a copy of the final agreement, signed on 15 November 1951. The correspondence is principally between the British Agency at Sharjah, the Political Agency at Bahrain, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf at Bahrain, the Foreign Office, and the ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Muḥammad bin Saqr Āl Qasimī (later, Shaikh Saqr bin Sulṭān).The papers cover matters negotiated as part of the agreement, such as an extension of the airfield, rent payments, guard salaries, and a gift of rifles, ammunition, and a free telegram service for the Shaikh.Also contained within the file is correspondence (folios 32-33) relating to International Aeradio's desire to paint their company name on the entrance to the airfield.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 100; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: The file contains correspondence related to the use of the landing ground at Gwadur (Gwadar).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 6; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file includes correspondence in the form of telegrams and letters, related to exploring the possibility of a landing ground at Shinas for the use of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The landing ground was for emergency landing and presumably a petrol dump. The file also includes correspondence related to obtaining permission for Imperial Airways to land at Shinas.The main correspondents in the file are: the Political Agency, Muscat; Air Headquarters, British Forces in Iraq; the Political Residency, Bushire; the Government of Muscat and Oman; Air Ministry, London; the Secretary of State for India, London; and the Foreign and Political Department, Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 82; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file includes correspondence in the form of telegrams and letters related to the landing ground at Shinas. The correspondence discusses the outstanding payment of the rent of the petrol store at Shinas, and the delivery of the Imperial Airways petrol and oil stored at Shinas to Khimji Ramdas Company.The correspondence also discusses a Royal Air Force (RAF) request for permission from the Government of Muscat and Oman for the inspection and the re-marking of the landing ground at Shinas, in order to make it suitable for modern high-speed aircraft. The file includes correspondence between the Muscat Government and the Wali of Shinas, Ali bin Mudhaffar, asking for his assistance with the work taking place in his region.The main correspondents in the file are: the Political Agency, Muscat; Air Headquarters, British Forces in Iraq; Imperial Airways; and the Government of Muscat and Oman.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 76; 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 1-76; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: The volume contains unsigned drafted copies of the Muscat Civil Air Agreement. The main contents of the agreement are the following:Heads of agreement between His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and His Highness the Sultan of Muscat and OmanTerritory of Muscat and OmanAir navigation regulations for civil aircraft made by His Highness the Sultan of Muscat and OmanGeneral conditions laid down with the approval of the Sultan to govern the use of the aerodromes within his territory.The volume also includes letters between the British Consul at Muscat and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.The volume includes traces of 13 folios that have been removed at an unknown date. These are located between folios 39 and 40. From the way the volume is arranged it is most likely that these removed folios contained copies of the Muscat Civil Air Agreement.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 48; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: The file contains correspondence in the form of telegrams and letters related to the American civil air facilities in Muscat. The United States Government asked to obtain permission from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman to fly over but not to land in his territories in operation of a route from Basra to Bombay via Dhahran. The main American air-transport company concerned is Trans-Continental and Western Airways.The file also contains correspondence regarding the following: the use of Shinas landing ground by the Americans; the United States Government developing an airport at Dhahran on the Persian Gulf Coast of Saudi Arabia; and surveys taking place by Americans in the Batinah region of Oman.The main correspondents in the file are: the India Office, London; the Political Agent, Muscat; and the Political Resident, Bushire and Bahrain.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 42; 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 34-38; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: The file contains correspondence between the Political Agent at Muscat and the Political Resident at Bahrain and Kuwait regarding the arrival of American officials in Muscat and the possibility of opening an air aerodrome there.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 8; 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 2-7; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: The volume contains correspondence in the form of telegrams, letters, and reports related to the establishment of the Karachi-Aden, and the Muscat-Aden Air routes. The correspondence in the volume is also about the agreement between the Government of India and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman to the building of air facilities-landing grounds for air aviation at Salalah, Masirah and Ras al-Hadd and the use of those grounds by the Royal Air Force as a war measure.The correspondence in the volume is also related to the following:The use of both Khor Jarama and Masirah Island as refuelling stages for the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC)The security measures taken at the landing groundsThe arrangement for accommodation for Royal Air Force crewThe arrangement for the Muscat State Engineer to supervise the work at SalalahThe arrangement for labour to accompany the engineerThe extension of the landing ground at MuscatPreliminary survey of Murbat (Marbat)Charter of the Shaikh of Dubai’s launchDisturbances caused by the villagers at Ras al-HaddThe Sultan of Muscat and Oman communicating with the Wali of Sur, and other Shaikhs to facilitate the work related to the landing grounds.The correspondence in the volume also includes the following: a copy of a report prepared by Flight Lieutenant Egglesfield on the Karachi-Aden experimental flight; reports prepared by J H Campbell, Executive Engineer, Civil Aviation Directorate, India on the progress of work at the landing grounds; a copy of an agenda of a meeting to be held in relation to the Muscat-Aden Air route; and a copy of the minutes of the meeting held between representatives of BOAC and the Civil Aviation Director in relation to the Southern Arabian Route.The main correspondents in the volume are: the Government of India, Simla; the Government of Muscat and Oman; the Political Agency, Muscat; the Political Residency, Bushire; J H Campbell, Executive Engineer, Civil Aviation Directorate, India; and the Chief Secretary to the Government of Aden.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 242; 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 2-242; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.