FCO 8/2024
Defence structure of Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31
This file concerns the defence structure of the Sultanate of Oman, from February to June 1973. It contains correspondence relating to:
The decision of the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said to reassign H R D Oldman from his position as Defence Minister to that of London-based Special Advisor on Defence
The public perception of the Sultan's decision on Oldman's reassignment in Oman and abroad
The briefing of the Secretary of Defence Sir Peter Carey about Oldman's reassignment
The position and functions of Deputy Minister of Defence Sayyed Fahr Bin Taimur Al Said
