"Turkish Military Mission With Western Mediterranean Fleet. 9 April 1943, on Board HMS Formidable, the Turkish Military Mission; Led by General Salih Omurtag and Consisting of 18 Senior Turkish Army and Air Force Officers Which Has Been Touring Egypt and Western Desert and North Africa Paid a Visit To Men and Ships of the Western Mediterranean Fleet." General Salih Omurtag receiving the salute from the Royal Marine Captain on board HMS FORMIDABLE. Behind is Commander C M Orbay, Turkish Naval Observer, and on the right is Captain A G Talbot, DSO.