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Vice Admiral William S. Sims, Commander, United States Naval Forces Operating in European Waters, to Captain Hutchinson I. Cone, Commander, United Stations Naval Aviation Forces, Foreign Service

Action Copy.                                File No. <14/6/8>

              Cablegram Sent August 18, 1918.    SFM

To Confran, Brest. (For Cone)           Serial No. 5101

Prep. by A-1                 NCT D.R.

                                      33 ARD

SECRET

5101. RUSH. Following from Opnav QUOTE Referring to public statement made in America by Officer of high rank in the R.A.F. in regard to the success of the amalgamation of the air services British Army and Navy the Department desires a full report from you by dispatch. Give your opinion of the effect of above named amalgamation. UNQUOTE. The above evidently refers to statements made in the U.S. by Major General Branker R.A.F.1 To assist me in making a reply cable as soon as possible your opinion in full. 5101. 13418

SIMS.    

Source Note: Cy, DNA, RG 45, Entry 517B.

Footnote 1: William Sefton Brancker, Controller-General of Equipment and Master-General of Personnel, Royal Air Force. Currently holding his rank as a member of the British Army, on 23 August 1918, Brancker resigned his commission in the Army and granted a permanent commission as a Major General in the RAF.

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