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FO 371/140193

Use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, 1959

This file contains correspondence relating to the use of airfields in the Gulf by RAF, including the need to develop the airfields in Sharjah, Masirah, and Riyan. It also includes the urgent need for technicians to repair aircraft in Bahrain, Aden, and Muscat, particularly those used by the 152 Squadron.
FCO 8/7371

Relations between Oman and the USA, 1 January 1989 - 31 December 1989

This file contains correspondence relating to development projects in Oman.
FCO 8/5500

Review of the Oman Civil Service, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns a review of the structure and organisation of the Omani Civil Service carried out by a team of British experts at the request of Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed.
FO 371/185374

Omani airforce, 1966

This file relates to the Sultan of Oman’s Air Force (SOAF). It contains correspondence concerning: Question of a replacement Piston Provost aircraft for SOAF and SOAF’s future in general, discussed by the British Consul in Muscat and Oman D C Carden, the Commander of the RAF Persian Gulf Air Commodore E G L Millington, the Military Secretary in Muscat Brigadier P R M Waterfield, the Commander of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Colonel A D Lewis and the Commander of SOAF Squadron Leader Entwisle.
FCO 8/5517

UK defence sales to Oman: Tornado aircraft, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns defence sales to Oman. It contains correspondence and memoranda relating to:Oman’s interest in Tornado AircraftThe Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed’s decision to purchase F16 Fighter AircraftA UK-Oman Memorandum of Understanding on defence salesGermany’s reluctance to enter into any more defence-related commitments with the Middle EastThe Sultan of Oman’s Air Force’s (SOAF) wish to purchase an Aerial Target SystemThe sale of a Javelin Missile package to the Oman Royal Guard BrigadeThe Sultan of Oman’s Land Force’s (SOLF) request for a parachute trainer.
FCO 8/5513

Oman: form-at-a-glance, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file contains a ‘Form-at-a-Glance’ on Oman. It includes: Background information on the Omani Government A list of leading personalities Oman’s international relations Information on the Royal Oman Police; the Royal Guard Brigade; the Sultan of Oman’s Artillery (SOA); the Sultan’s Armed Forces [also known as the Sultan of Oman’s Land Forces]; the Firqat Forces; the Sultan of Oman’s Air Force (SOAF); and the Sultan of Oman’s Navy (SON) A list of defence force personalities A list of the members of the Sultan’s household.

FCO 8/5511

Oman: Defence Attache's annual report for 1983, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file contains the Defence Attaché Annual Review for Oman for the year 1983 and related correspondence.
FCO 8/2479

Future UK military assistance to Oman (Defence Policy Staff paper), 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the future of British military bases in Oman as the Dhofar conflict draws to a close.
FCO 8/2477

Review of military situation in Oman, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns HMG’s military involvement in the Dhofar conflict in Oman.
FCO 8/2474

Military operations in Oman, 1975 Jan 01 - 1976 Jan 09

This file relates to Oman and the Dhofar conflict.
FCO 8/2473

Military operations in Oman, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file relates to Oman and the Dhofar conflict.
FCO 8/2472

Military operations in Oman, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file relates to Oman and the Dhofar conflict.