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Military Intelligence Files: Land, Sea & Air, 1938–1974 - Volumes
Volumes
12 volumes in Military Intelligence Files: Land, Sea & Air, 1938–1974 | Page 3 of 3
Secret Air Force Intelligence Summaries, 1946-1960
This volume contains monthly intelligence summaries compiled by the Intelligence Air Branch of the Royal Air Force on behalf of the Air Ministry during the early Cold War. These summaries served to inform officers, qualified aircrew, and government officials about the contemporary political and military situation. The summaries largely focus on the capabilities, operations, and defences of the Soviet Air Force. Technical developments in the military aerospace industry are covered; as is the role of aircraft in nuclear strategies. Although less prominent than in comparable Army and Royal Navy publications, the summaries also include an overview of the diplomatic landscape under the heading ‘Foreign Affairs’. Series: Air 22 (Air Ministry: Periodical Returns, Intelligence Summaries and Bulletins). Read more →
Monthly Far East Air Force Intelligence Summaries, 1951-1960
The Far East Air Force (FEAF) was established in 1943 to oversee all Royal Air Force (RAF) assets and operations in South East Asia. This volume contains monthly intelligence summaries compiled by FEAF on behalf of the Air Ministry during the period 1951-1960.The summaries are divided into three sections: section one covers ‘Intelligence and Current Operations’; section two consists of ‘Special Articles’ on a variety of topics; and section three is a ‘Political Digest’ of the region.Both the People’s Republic of China and Soviet Union receive a great deal of attention from analysts. The air campaign in Korea also forms a significant portion of the early reports, while the Malayan Emergency features throughout.Series: Air 40 (Air Ministry: Periodical Returns, Intelligence Summaries and Bulletins). Read more →
British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS): Foreign Office papers, 1946-1966
The British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS) was a liaison initiative established in 1946. Although ostensibly a diplomatic endeavour, BRIXMIS presented an ideal opportunity for intelligence gathering behind the Iron Curtain, and was exploited as such. This volume includes dispatches to the Foreign Office. These dispatches are primarily concerned with political, diplomatic, and economic matters. Read more →
British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS): military intelligence, 1949-1974
The British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS) was a liaison initiative established in 1946. Although ostensibly a diplomatic endeavour, BRIXMIS presented an ideal opportunity for intelligence gathering behind the Iron Curtain, and was exploited as such. This volume includes dispatches and reports on the Soviet military. Many contain information on the movements of the Red Army and activity on and around air bases, with detailed analyses of aircraft and weaponry. Personnel files, some of which deal with defectors to and from Warsaw Pact nations, are also enclosed. Read more →
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