Correspondence stated that the Cocos Island defence installations were abandoned by the British army and RAF as soon as the Changi Airfield came into operation on 15/03/46. Personnel and Class I & II vehicles were shipped over to Singapore. Cocos Island remained under Ceylon Army Command.
WO 203/2506
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