The Archive · 1940

Warning Sent Nazis, Sat

In view of this the British Government caused the following communi= tation to be made through the proper channels for" transmission to the German and Governments: has come to the notice of His ajesty's Government inthe United that enemy alreratt be arkings and marked with Cross recently have flown over British ships at sea and in. the Vicinity: of the British coast Aare. being employed for Which His Atajesty's Government of regard as consistent with vileges generally accorded to the Reed Cross. jesly'x Government desire to to" ambulance aircraft reasonable facilities for transportation of side and-wounded In accordance with the Red Cross convention, and aircraft engaged in direct evacuation oF sloke one wounded will be respected provided they comply with relative provisions of the convention, "His Majesty's Government are unable however to grant immunity such aircraft fying over areas in 70. IN. pYOHFeRS. on land or sea oF Allied territory" oF territory in British occupation or "British or Allied' ships. Ambulance aircraft which do not comply with the above Fequirements will do.s0 at their own

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