Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The British Commonwealth, Eastern Europe, the Far East, Volume III

861.24/1572: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Standley) to the Secretary of State

Moscow, July 10, 1943—2 p.m.
[Received 11:24 p.m.]

841. For Stettinius from Faymonville.

1. Capacity of Siberian route for delivery of American planes was again discussed with Commissar. He still believes that Soviet ferry pilots can fly away from Fairbanks any number of planes offered. This includes all types of planes. His impression is that delays in delivery occur prior to arrival of planes at Fairbanks and that Soviet pilots in Alaska are ready to remove at a faster rate than at present.

2. Commissar believes that supply of spare parts under Third Protocol must be made in ratios considerably higher than under Second Protocol. This applies both to pursuit planes and bombers. Commissar says that experience has shown the need for much greater quantities of pistons, piston rings and bearings and that extra deliveries of these items are urgently needed now. He also asks immediate supply of greater quantities of maintenance tools appropriate for aviation repair bases for all types of American planes delivered to Soviet Union. [Faymonville.]

Standley