US-British talks in 1941/1942

[Ivo de Jong]

In late 1941 and especially early 1942 there were talks between the US and the British military authorities about the establishment of the 8th Air Force in England. The US needed (land for) bases, but also logistical support in getting fuel, ammunition etc etc to enable their future operations.
Does anyone know where the (British) documentation of these talks is kept? I assume it must be 'somewhere' in Kew, but if somebody is able to steer me to a more detailed location or record group I would be most grateful.
Thanks in advance,
Ivo de Jong

[Bruce Dennis]

There are many references dotted around that refer to the preparations place, but I would start in AIR45: AIR45/1 may (no promises) include a summary of events.

Hope this helps,
Bruce

[Andrew Arthy]

Hi Ivo,

I have copied the following files, which could/should be of use:

NA CAB 78/4, BOLERO, aircraft program, 1942
NA CAB 81/48, BOLERO, Papers and Meetings, May 1942 – May 1944
NA CAB 81/52, BOLERO. Papers, May-July 1942
NA CAB 88/1, Combined Chiefs of Staff Minutes of Meetings, January-December 1942
NA CAB 88/5, Combined Chiefs of Staff Memos, January 1942-November 1945
NA CAB 88/50, Combined Staff Planners, Minutes of Meetings January 1942-December 1942
NA CAB 88/54, Combined Staff Planners, Memos January 1942-March 1943
NA CAB 98/46, US-British Planning: Meetings 1-5, 1942
NA CAB 98/47, U.S.A., British planning, 1942

Cheers,
Andrew A.
Air War Publications - www.airwarpublications.com

[Ivo de Jong]

Bruce, Andrew,
Thank you both for your replies!
Looking at the timeframes covered, it seems that the CAB 88 and 98 files may be the most promising start of my research.
I assume that the work of Eaker's staff may be in the CAB 98 file, while I had assumed to find them in some AIR file.
Best regards
Ivo de Jong