PHOTO COVERAGE OF SHIKOTAN AND SHIBOTSU ISLANDS

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CIA-RDP92B01090R002600100030-6
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RIPPUB
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T
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1
Document Creation Date: 
December 15, 2016
Document Release Date: 
December 3, 2003
Sequence Number: 
30
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Publication Date: 
October 16, 1959
Content Type: 
MEMO
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Approved For Relea* 2003/12/09: CIA-RDP92B0l090R002600100030-6 25X1 Copy J of 16 October 1959 25X1 SUBJECT Photo Coverage of Shikotan and Shibotsu Is lands MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director, Plans THROUGH . Acting Chief, DPD-DD/ 1, Attached hereto is a request of the Air Force for photo coverage of the subject islands, southernmost of the Kurile chain long with operational comments from Colonel Burke 2. It is proposed that this be accomplished on a training mission and it appears that coverage would be operationally feasible. 3. The.AR C concurs in this request but would not wish to see coverage attempted within such proximity of the islands if, in view of the project, it might in any way create complications which would jeopardize the attack on our principal target area. 4. Recommendation: That you approve the proposed coverage. 25X1A Chairman Hoc Requirements Committee 25X1A Att: a/s RECOMMENDATION APPROVED: t C~ G.d Deputy Director, Plans Approved For Release 200 P9 SEtAfMP92B0109 25X1A 25X1 25X1