October 22, 1941
From the Vice-Chief of General Staff. Through Chancellor TAHIRA please report the following two things concerning the air force now stationed in the Federated Malay States:
1. Their drills and battle maneuvers (aerial formations).
2. Investigate their organization.
ARMY 23902 Trans. 10-24-41 (S)
(EXHIBITS OF JOINT COMMITTEE , EXHIBIT NO. 2 JAPANESE MESSAGES CONCERNING MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, SHIP MOVEMENTS, ETC.)