Possible Scale of Attack on Area in Iraq and Persia. Note by the Secretary

Bushire dependent on Scale of attack developed by enemy no definite recommendation at this stage. Appear to be ample landing grounds but detailed recce. by R.A.F. rep. required. Ten. If necessary to adopt unsatisfactory alternative of conducting defence from Arabian coast following are minimum requirements if foreseen that enemy likely gain Bushire Bandar Abbas in order to keep fighter escort one flt. only over convoys protect Bahrein refinery and secure against air landing. Bahrein two sqns. fighters, three Inf.