Letter from Air Marshal T. [Thomas] Elmhirst, Commander-in-Chief, Indian Air Force, to Auchinleck, thanking him for his congratulations, and asserting that the common task of the British officers remaining in India is to set up, as quickly as possible and on a firm foundation, the new Armed Forces of the two Dominions. He is aware that he must serve two masters, namely, Auchinleck, to be approached through Air Vice-Marshal Walinsley (Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, India), and the Head of the State of the Dominion of India. He states his need for more British RAF officers, noting that he can apply to Walinsley for these after he has obtained the agreement of the Defence Minister (India) who will first ascertain that there are no suitable Indian officers to fill the posts. He declares his determination to serve both masters to the best of his ability. Holograph.
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- Dates of Creation8 Aug 1947
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