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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.

Effects of Defence Review on Oman, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the question of terminating the RAF presence on the island of Masirah in Oman, in the context of a defence review which calls for British strategic commitments to be scaled down to focus on Europe.

FCO 8/2240

Effect of UK Defence Review on Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK defence review and its impact on the military situation in, and relationship with Oman.

FO 371/156821

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1961

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his family. It contains correspondence concerning:A suggestion that the rulers of the Trucial States and Qatar send messages to the Sultan on his official birthday (1-2)Possible developments if the Sultan were to cease to rule, and the question of succession. It speculates on United Arab Republic support for Sayyed Shihab Bin Faisal, Iraqi support for Sayyed Tariq Bin Taimur, the strength of Sheikh Saleh Bin Isa Al Harithi's position, and considers British efforts to groom Sayyed Qaboos Bin Saeed.

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

Effects of Defence Review on Oman, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

Effect of UK Defence Review on Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1961