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distance of Manila Bay. 7. The distance from the Babuyan Islands to vital points on Luzon are as follows: Fuga to Corregidor - 310 miles Fuga to Manila - 290 miles Fuga to Cavite - 300 miles Fuga to Olongapo - 285 miles These distances are a maximum for present day service planes to go and return, therefore advance airdromes closer to the objectives will be necessary. These could be placed on the Islands of Lubang, seventy-five miles southwest of Manila, on Polillo Island, sixty-five miles east of Manila, and on Santiago Island in the Dingayen Gulf one hundred and forty-four miles northwest of Manila. The population of Lubang numbers sixteen thousand three hundred and eighty two. The population of Polillo numbers four thousand two hundred and forty-five. The population of Santiago Island numbers two thousand seven hundred and forty-six. These places could be surprised and seized by parties from seacraft, submarine or surface. 8. The advance might take place as follows: On the -150-