Bretonian Armed Forces Defense Intelligence Staff (DIS) (iRP) (AO)

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--Incomming Transmission--
To: BAF Admiralty, for transmission to the Combined Fleets.
Source: A-Ward, Florence Nightingale Infirmary, New London.
Comm ID: Commodore Stanley Nelson

I wish first to express my deepest gratitude to all those brave BAF officers involved in the extensive operations in Kusari and later in Leeds last night, without which I would never have been able to reach home safely. I also wish to pay tribute to the unnamed MI7 agent who was instrumental in enabling our escape from prison, and who nobly sacrificed himself that we might be free, laying down his life in the course of his duty. As I flew from the prison hangar, I managed to tractor in his body which, as he has no known family, is currently in the care of the BAF. It is my express wish that he be buried with full military honours.

Whilst I have been officially discharged from the infirmary, I have chosen to remain here for a few days to watch over the recovery of Miss Windsor, whom I feel honour-bound to see safely returned to health. I should be fit to return to active flying and take up my new command onboard the HMS Suffolk by the end of the week, and intend to spend the time until then catching up on the mound of paperwork that appears to have accumulated in my absence. I intend to pay a brief visit to the crew of the HMS Steadfast later today, who no doubt will be wanting to welcome me back, and I wish to thank Captain Graham Harper for what I am sure was exemplary service in commanding the vessel during my captivity.

I know that I am due for an official debriefing with the Fleet Admiral and later with MI7 tomorrow, but I feel that there is something of which you should be informed of the utmost urgency. Throughout my captivity I remarked upon the dozens and dozens of Bretonian pilots languishing in Fuchu Prison, and there are no doubt many more at other POW camps throughout Kusari. Not only Bowex and BMM pilots, but also numerous ex-QCRF officers of whom I am certain that we have no current records. Whether this is an administrative error, or Kusari sabotage, these brave men and women feel abandoned by the nation that they spent many years in devoted service to, and I consider it a great tragedy that I was not able to take more of them with me.

Once again, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all the men and women of the BAF Fleets, which appear to have expanded significantly in my absence, and I look forwards to serving with you all, either old friends or new faces, over the coming weeks and months.

Yours in dutiful service to the Crown,
Commodore Stanley Nelson
5th Fleet - BAF

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Sir Stanley Nelson




<span style="color:#000066">Charles Canning </span><span style="color:#000066"> Foreign Secretary</span>