"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." Commander C M Orbay, Turkish Naval Observer (centre) chatting with the leader of the Mission, General Salih Omurtag. On the left is Vice Admiral A U Willis, CB, DSO, and the Captain of HMS FORMIDABLE watching the flight of an aircraft.