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Falklands: UKE Washington telegram 1572 to FCO (1645Z) ("Falklands") [Weinberger offers US aircraft carrier for UK use - Weston: "I think this is CRAZY, and so, oddly enough, does CNS"] [declassified 2012]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: FCO7/4534 f57
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The main annotation is by John Weston and reads: "Mr Gillmore. I think this is CRAZY and so, oddly enough, does CNS [Leach] to judge from the remarks this morning".

The other annotation is by David Gillmore and reads: "Mr Weston. I entirely agree. I told Mr Fall today that we would keep our heads down and NOT ask MOD's views: let them come to us. But I am relieved that CNS also agrees".

Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 1p
Themes: British relations with the US, Foreign policy (USA), Defence (Falklands)