Office of the Historian

892.248/26: Telegram

The Minister in Thailand (Grant) to the Secretary of State

Bangkok, December 1, 1940—2 p.m.
[Received December 1—10:50 a.m.]

187. Thirteen Japanese airplanes including 2 twin engine bombers and 11 single engine fighter bombers arrived in Bangkok yesterday by air with several Japanese mechanics aboard. These are supposed to be replacements for American bombers purchased by Thailand which were requisitioned recently. There is a reliable but unconfirmed report that other Japanese airplanes may be delivered here soon.

Grant