Alternative Operations Possible for Field Marshal Wavell to Carry Out in 1943/44. Note by Secy.

160 aircraft). If the Japanese can maintain sufficient land-based aircraft in Burma, they are most likely to rely on these for dealing with any naval force off the Burma coast rather than send large naval forces into the Bay of Bengal. Land In line 12 for "confirmed" read "strengthened". Lines 14 and 15, omit "the ..... about" Line 16 insert after "reinforcement" the following: "possibly amounting to a maximum of 8 divisions". Air The Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee are of the opinion that 300/350 aircraft will be the maximum strength available to them for the defence of Burma in October 1943, with no local reserves beyond those necessary to meet normal wastage.