From our point of view, the aerodromes in Palestine would afford us bases for a more effective air striking and reconnaissance aircraft. The Nicosian Plain and the existence of at least 2 aerodromes, and 8 landing grounds, would greatly assist the landing of air-borne troops over a wide area. Scale of air-borne attack. 5. Capacity of aerodromes is not a limiting factor. The limiting factor is solely that of availability of aircraft. If operations in Crete were concluded within the next few days, the Germans could commence operations immediately against Cyprus with up to 100 Ju.52s.
- Collection ID
- CAB81
- Conflict
- Second World War
- Countries
- Crete Cyprus Greece Palestine
- Document Reference
- CAB 81/102/65
- Document Types
- Report
- File Reference
- CAB 81/102
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.cab81.0102.065
- Keywords
- Predicting Enemy Intentions Operation Mercury German Airborne Troops Amphibious Operations Invasion Of Crete
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Chiefs of Staff Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee
- Pages
- 3
- Persons Discussed
- Victor Cavendish-Bentinck Francis Davidson Charles Medhurst Stephen Shoosmith
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Military Intelligence
