China National Airways plane landed at Lashio to find the field 
deserted and at once took off for Kunming. However, General
 George reports that he intends to bring the number of aircraft
destined for the Burma Road operation up to 35 within the next
 few weeks by sending additionalC-53's and C-47's out of Army
 production (these have stiffened bellies and wide doors to permit
cargo carrying).
 
      In addition to the aircraft shown above there are, of course,
 the Boeing 307's (4-engined stratoliners) used in the through 
express service. These are generally used for emergency
requirements and are, therefore, not charged especially to this operation.
 
ROBERT A. LOVETT
Assistant Secretary of War for Air