EH-2- 1309, April 3, 9 p.m. (SECTION ONE) from London. to bring you first hand ths total picture of high naval policy as it has been developed so far in this war. I am certain that the Prime Minister and all others con- cerned would gladly give such a man, known to be in immediate personal contact with you, the whole story. Since we are not at war there is some hesitation in turning over to the military attaches day by day the complete operational information on a routine reporting basis. The Prime Minister reminded me Sunday in limiting the detailing of certain information asked for by your air attaches that only a handful of men in his own government are familiar with complete over-all strategy. Our air service men are now given summary information covering short periods of time and information on par- ticular situations for which they specifically ask. I am sure you will be interested to talk to Major General Maloney, who not only did a thoroughly first rate job as a member of the Base Lease Commission, but who took advantage of his free time here to familiarize himse1f with the work of the British Army Staff, He had their respect and complete confidence. I sent over by him a detailed report on certain air needs and recommen- dations in the preparation of which both ths Air Ministry and the Ministry of Aircraft Production collaborated. I requested that this report go to the Secretaries of War and Navy and to Harry. WINANT |