"Turkish Military Mission With Western Mediterranean Fleet. 9 April 1943, on Board HMS Nelson, 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 Turkish Military Mission, shaking hands with Vice Admiral A U Willis, CB, DSO, Flag Officer of the Western Mediterranean Fleet, on board HMS NELSON, Flagship of Force "H".