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FCO 8/785

Air force: magic carpet, 1967-1968

This file concerns contracts with UK companies of the 'Magic Carpet' consortium to provide aircraft support, pilots, training, radar, missiles and related equipment at Khamis Mushait, to meet Saudi Arabian concerns over the conflict in Yemen.

FCO 8/781

UK arms sales, 1968

This file concerns the sale of British arms to Saudi Arabia.

FCO 8/668

Supply of arms, 1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between Ambassador G G Arthur and Kuwait Minister of Defence Sheikh Sa'ad Al Abdulla Al Sabah about the Eilat Incident involving Egypt and Israel in October 1967, and Sheikh Sa'ad's request for information about the vessels and missiles concerned.

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