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SECRET j.east they might wish to consult their governments. r Majesty's Government would certainly have to do so in the case of friendly governments, such as the Belgian, French and German. (b) Charter Aircraft Similar problems apply as in the case of a scheduled airliner. Choice x>f a British charter aircraft would be undesirable, since President Amin might well make difficulties for the aircraft and crew once in Uganda, and charter companies, particularly British ones, might well be very reluctant. (c) RAP Aircraft The Foreign and Commonwealth Office see serious obstacles to the proposition that an RAP aircraft might be used to fly Amin out of the UK. This, more than anything else, would arouse Commonwealth and international concern on the ground that vie were forcibly conveying a Head of State to a destination not of his own choice. There would be grave consequences for the GHGI1. Difficulties and embarrassments would also be caused to our relations with other countries if we were to seek their co-operation in obtaining overflight clearance and permission to land. /Place of Detention SECRET