What sources and evidence illuminate British naval plans around Wei-hai-wei and the Far East?
Short answerAndrew Field provides a useful starting point, while coded archival plans and the geography and range of carrier aircraft help identify likely operating bases.
NotesAndrew Field's work is recommended as a starting point for British Far East strategy. Archival code names still complicate the identification of intended operating bases. Wei-hai-wei's position made it a plausible point nearer Japan than Singapore. The Swordfish could extend its range with an internal fuel tank, a hazardous arrangement vividly illustrated by the Taranto crews flying with fuel beside the observers.