INTERNATIONAL (Incorporated in U. K.) TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: INTAERIO BAHREIN - 80 80 Our Ref: 18th April, 1950. The Gulf Aviation Co. Ltd., BAHRAIN. Dear Sirs, It has been brought to my notice by the Air Traffic Control Office that two Argos Fairchilds bearing the American registration of N79922 and 79925 have arrived at Muharraq aerodrome, and it is understood they are being operated by the Gulf Aviation Co. Ltd. I have received no official notification either from yourself or from the British Agency that these aircraft were arriving and I am unaware of any intended operation of these aircraft, whether they will bear British registration, or if the requisite papers to be carried by the aircraft for the aircraft and pilots of the aircraft are in order. I understand that the aircraft were flying on the morning of the 18th April, and the Control Officer informs me that no responsible member of the Gulf Aviation Co. Ltd. booked out personally with the Control Tower, but as the aircraft appeared from the dispersal area the requisite colour was given and it can only be assumed that the aircraft were carrying out either local flying or an air test. You will appreciate that it is impossible for the Air Traffic Control organisation or the administration responsible for the aerodrome to carry out its obligations towards Gulf Aviation Co. Ltd. aircraft and other aircraft using the aerodrome unless the administrative organisation is familiar with the intentions of aircraft operators. Therefore, I shall be obliged if at your earliest convenience you will come to my office in order that we may talk the matter over and in this way be in a position to co-ordinate and administer the running of the aerodrome to the safety and satisfaction of all concerned. Yours faithfully, M.W.Weston Senior Representative Q20/4 INTERNATIONAL AERADIO LIMITED. c.c. O/C R.A.F., Bahrain. c.c. Political Resident, Persian Gulf.
