WO 203/4627: Operation "Stacey" to carry out photographic reconnaissance in areas in Kra Isthmus, Penang and North Sumatra; reports
01/01/1945 - 31/12/1945
Reports on Operation "Stacey" to carry out photographic reconnaissance in and around Kra Isthmus, Penang and North Sumatra from 22 Feb to 7 March 1945. The plan is to obtain cover suitable for survey of 1,100 sq. miles Kra Isthmus; Davis Island; entrance of Hastings Harbour; shipping in the Pekshan River and terminus of the new railway. Enclosures include: Operation "Stacey" orders; Narrative including Force 62's track chart and track chart of enemy aircraft; notes of photographic cover achieved during Operation "Stacey" illustrated by two maps; four weather maps; detection of unidentified and friendly aircraft; report of proceedings from "Empress"  and " Ameer".
WO 203/4627
NAB 2930
English
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