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Memorandum Number 240 of 1959. The use of earth satellites for Military Communications...

Catalogue reference: DEFE 5/95/240

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DEFE 5/95/240
Date
1959 Sept 29
Description

Memorandum Number 240 of 1959.

The use of earth satellites for Military Communications - electronics purposes: copy of a memorandum (Reference: BJS - E 200) dated 24th September, 1959 from the Chairman, British Joint Communications - Electronics Board to the Secretary, Chiefs of Staff Committee.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C13517641/

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Memorandum Number 240 of 1959. The use of earth satellites for Military Communications...

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