Skip to main content
Service phase: Beta

This is a new way to search our records, which we’re still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Item

'Australasia'. Outline political map of South-East Asia, Australasia and the Western...

Catalogue reference: MFQ 1/1392/3

What’s it about?

This record is about the 'Australasia'. Outline political map of South-East Asia, Australasia and the Western... dating from 1942-1946 in the series Public Record Office: Maps and plans extracted to flat storage from various series.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

Is it available online?

No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.

Can I see it in person?

Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.

Full description and record details

Reference
MFQ 1/1392/3
Date
1942-1946
Description

'Australasia'. Outline political map of South-East Asia, Australasia and the Western Pacific. Printed by Geographical Section, General Staff, 1942. Over-printed title: 'Top Secret Map Attached to J.P.(46)66. Coloured over-printing shows islands where the United States requires joint bases and exclusive bases, British trans-Pacific cable route, Empire trans-Pacific air route, possible future alternative trans-Pacific Empire air route. Overprinted legend. To illustrate Chiefs of Staff report, 'U.S. Request for Bases' (Cabinet Defence Committee paper D.O. (46) 59 of 16 April 1946).

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Map designation
OR 5408
Dimensions
32 cm x 47 cm
Map scale
1:36000000
Physical condition
Printed
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C8955986/

How to order it

  1. View this record page in our current catalogue
  2. Check viewing and downloading options
  3. Select an option and follow instructions

Series information

MFQ 1

Public Record Office: Maps and plans extracted to flat storage from various series...

See the series level description for more information about this record.

View series description

Catalogue hierarchy

Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

6,070 records

Within the department: MFQ

Maps and plans extracted to flat storage from records of various departments held...

6,070 records

Within the series: MFQ 1

Public Record Office: Maps and plans extracted to flat storage from various series...

4 records

Within the piece: MFQ 1/1392

3 items extracted from CAB 131/2. Detailed descriptions are given at item level.

You are currently looking at the item: MFQ 1/1392/3

'Australasia'. Outline political map of South-East Asia, Australasia and the Western...

Related records

Records that share similar topics with this record.