825.248/9–2544
The Secretary of State to the Secretary of Commerce (Jones)
My Dear Mr. Secretary: There is enclosed a copy of memorandum entitled “Proposed Network of Airdromes in the Republic of Chile”48 which was presented to the Department by a representative of the Chilean Air Force Commission. The Department is informed by the War Department that it has no direct interest in this project and feels that the construction of airfields in Chile should be approached from the commercial airline standpoint rather than from any military requirement.
The Department is of the opinion that the development of these airfields in Chile would be advantageous and would like to make available to the Chilean Government such technical assistance as it may be possible to provide. Before communicating with the Chilean Government, it is desired to obtain from you an indication of the extent to which the Civil Aeronautics Administration would be prepared to provide such technical assistance.
Sincerely yours,
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