"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, leader of the Mission, inspecting Royal Marines on the aircraft carrier HMS FORMIDABLE.