823.248/1–1946: Telegram
The Ambassador in Peru (Pawley) to the Secretary of State
secret
Lima, January 19, 1946—5
p.m.
[Received 7:52 p.m.]
[Received 7:52 p.m.]
64. ReDeptel’s 26, Jan 11, 9 p.m.; 46, Jan 17, 8 p.m.6 General Arnold and General Rowell7 concur in delivery to Peruvian air force upon their arrival 2 PBY’s or OA–10’s, 5 B–25’s, 10 P–47’s, 3 C–47’s, 5 AT–11’s, 2 C–45’s and in addition 5 liaison, and 5 AT–6’s. The balance of the planes allocated to Peru and mentioned in your Deptel 26, Jan 11, 9 p.m. will be held in dead storage Talara Army Air Base, custody of Ambassador, for delivery as and when Air Mission chief and Ambassador agree Air Force can absorb.
Pawley