SECRET (THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT) COPY NO. 4 Reference J.I.C.(52)45 7th May, 1953. CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE JOINT INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE THE SOVIET STRATEGIC AIR PLAN IN THE EARLY STAGES A GENERAL WAR IN THE PERIOD UP TO 1956 Note by the Secretary The report prepared in accordance with the Terms of Reference issued under the above symbol has been circulated under reference JIC(53)39(Final). 2. Will Departments please return to the Secretary all drafts issued under J.I.C.(52)45.