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Defence: FCO telegram 2180 to UKE Washington (1800Z) ("Saudi Arabia: Tornado") [need to show Saudis that UK emphasising concern to US government about Arab/Israeli dispute, if Tornado deal to be saved; Howe advising MT message to King Fahd, and Ambassador Wright call Prince Bandar after MT talks with Reagan] [declassified Jan 2014]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: PREM19/1186 f22
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Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 3pp
Themes: Industry, Trade, British relations with the US, Foreign policy (USA), Foreign policy (Middle East), Defence (general), MT messages to and from world leaders, MT contacts with Ronald Reagan, Charles Powell minutes