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issue it to pilots as required. The material as presented to the pilot would probably be in the nature of a loose-leaf route book with sections covering the above subjects.

4. [[underlined]] Sources of Information [[/underlined]]: After visiting the U.S. Navy Department Hydrographic Office and various map companies in an effort to establish a source of information on the above subjects, I am convinced that the only satisfactory source is Army G-2 (Intelligence Section). A G-2 office is maintained in the Air Corps Ferrying Command in which maps and information on all of the above subjects is kept available for Army pilots. Liaison is maintained between this office and the Navy, British, and other foreign intelligence departments. After examining the material in the A.C.F.C. office, I feel certain that information from this source will be the most reliable and the most recent possible to obtain, at present. It can later be supplemented by reports from our own pilots.

5. [[underlined]] Recommendations [[/underlined]]: 

(a) I recommend that every effort be made to obtain the complete cooperation of Army G-2 for the purpose of supplying our pilots with necessary information, materials, maps, etc., concerning foreign flying.

(b) In order to minimize the confusion to the Air Corps Ferrying Command and in order to insure that our pilots receive the most complete information possible, I recommend that an office be established within TWA for the purpose of collecting this information and disseminating it to the pilots. Such an office should be headed by an experienced pilot.

The above suggestions are based on a brief study. I should be able to give you a great deal more information upon my return.

I understand that I will be leaving for the East in the near future. Therefore, it will probably not be possible for me to do very much more work on this project.

Very truly yours,

J. D. Mountain.