835.796/11–2145: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Argentina (Cabot)

1647. Following release has been made to press with regard to United States policy on release of aviation equipment to authorized Argentine purchasers:

“The United States will release aviation equipment, including aircraft engines and personal and civilian type aircraft and parts, to authorized Argentine purchasers.

Export licenses so granted will be subject to the specific requirement that the equipment acquired will be used exclusively for civilian use in the development of private and commercial civil aviation in Argentina.

This action results exclusively from the progressive termination of war-time restrictions and is totally unrelated to any political considerations.”

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