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Sale of military equipment from UK to Middle East, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the sale of military equipment to the Middle East.

Political relations between Gulf states and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns Britain’s relations with the Gulf States and the wider Arab world in the context of the Yom Kippur War and the ensuing energy crisis, as well as broader questions of foreign policy-making regarding sensitive countries.

FCO 8/595

Air force, 1968

This file concerns the acquisition of aircraft by the Sultan of Oman’s Air Force (SOAF) in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence relating to: Arrangements for delivering a Dakota aircraft from Airwork Services Limited in the UK to Muscat; including arranging an itinerary and obtaining clearance from countries on the route (France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Iran) Arrangements for acquiring further aircraft for the SOAF

FO 371/126879

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: The preparation of answers to parliamentary questions on the British military operation in Oman, covering topics such as: the question of whether the US were adequately informed of British plans; the legality of the British action in Oman; whether Saudi Arabia is supplying arms to the Omani rebels; and the legal position of any British prisoners captured by the Omani rebels.

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Sale of military equipment from UK to Middle East, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

Political relations between Gulf states and UK, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

Air force, 1968

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957