Andy and i were just talking about this so I thought I'd post the links: The Royal Air Force - History (Campaign Histories) - Habbaniya 1941 1941 Habbanyia And the wargraves have been cleaned up after they were desecrated by Saddam: http://ww2chat.com/forums/memorials...aves-cleaned-up-habbanyia-iraq.html#post28838
While I had been aware of the action I hadn't realised just how up against it the RAF were in terms of equipment. I was thinking a handful of clapped-out Hurris and Blenheims but Hinds and Oxfords? Wow. Time to learn more me thinks.
Great site Andy from which I have a few photos. We also have two Aussies at Mosul and one at Basra War Cemeteries. I believe one was being used as a soccer ground and the other near/completely destroyed. Further info anyone?
After a fair bit of reading, I know now I should say Audaxes instead of Hinds. Throw some Gladiators in there as well plus there were some Hurris and Blenheims (including some fighter Blenheims)...even several Wimpys.
