Use of airfield at Sharjah by RAF. Code BA file 1382

This file relates to the use and extension of the airfield at Sharjah by the RAF. It contains correspondence on:

• Requests for information about the re-negotiation of the Sharjah Air Agreement with Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi (1,12)
• Discussions with Sheikh Saqr relating to the airfield (2-3, 4-8,13,16-18)
• Movements of Sheikh Saqr (9)
• Customs duty exemption on materials imported for the development of the airfield (10, 11, 15)
• Draft Defence Committee paper on Sharjah airfield (14)
• Question of rental payment to the Ruler of Sharjah from the Air Ministry if a new lease agreement is negotiated (15,16)
• HMG's agreement to enter into new lease (19)