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AIR 8/2264

Bahrain: role of British forces in the Persian Gulf, 1959-1962

This file contains correspondence relating to the role of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other British forces in Bahrain.

FCO 8/5518

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

This file concerns UK defence sales to Oman.
FCO 8/5411

UK defence exercises and manoeuvres in the Persian Gulf including Exercise Magic Carpet 1984, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file relates to defence exercises and manoeuvres in the Gulf. It contains correspondence concerning: The plans and preparation for Exercise Magic Carpet 1984, which concerns the visit of Tornado aircraft to Oman in the context of the Iran-Iraq War. It builds on previous sales visits to Bahrain and the UAE and also includes plans to sell the aircraft to Saudi Arabia The plans and preparation for Exercise Magic Roundabout 1984, which involves the visit of Nimrod aircraft to Oman and Diego Garcia The plans for press releases and briefs on these operations.

FCO 8/5727

Saudi Arabia and the Iran-Iraq War, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia and the Iran-Iraq War.
FCO 8/558

Bahrain airport, 1967

This file concerns the development of Bahrain International Airport at Muharraq.
AVIA 2/1902

ROUTES AND SERVICES: Foreign (Code 27/2): Arabian coast route- Bahrain landing ground, 1932-1936

This file concerns the development of air and naval facilities in Bahrain.
AIR 28/1623

MUHARRAQ. Includes 19 photographs depicting: Military inspections at RAF Moharraq, Bahrain. Dated 1963., 1961 Feb - 1964 Sep

This file contains appendices for RAF Muharraq in Bahrain.
FCO 8/3922

UK defence sales to the United Arab Emirates, including Hawk aircraft, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file concerns HMG’s efforts to secure defence contracts, including the sale of Hawk training aircraft to the UAE.
FCO 8/2417

Bahrain Defence Force, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), including reference to: The proposed visit of two BDF officers to the British Army Air Corp’s headquarters The future establishment of a BDF Air Wing The British Army’s assistance in setting up a reserve force to support the BDF The BDF’s interest in air defence Background information on the BDF and the Bahrain State Police BDF training in the UK The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the BDF Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa’s request that HMG provide him with maps and photographs from a

FCO 8/1346

Disposal of defence assets following British military withdrawal from Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to the disposal of defence assets following the British military withdrawal from Gulf in 1971.
FCO 8/1345

Disposal of defence assets following British military withdrawal from Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to the disposal of defence assets following the British military withdrawal from Gulf in 1971.
FCO 8/2229

UK military assistance to Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file is part 'A' of two dealing with Oman's military position, and assistance from the UK.