The King of Iraq's aircraft

The King of Iraq's aircraft

On the first page a front quarter view of a Spartan Executive 7W aircraft parked on a hard-standing pointing left. There is a small crown painted on the door. Caption 'King of Iraqs a/c, unlocked by F/Lt Hill ind coopealsop, Beer wagon to Wick'.

Second page show a rear quarter view of the same aircraft with registration YI-SOF pointing left. There is the coat of arms of King Ghazi on the tailplane.

Note 'It was placed on strength as RAF asset and finishes as training aid on Melrose airfield, 1 PRU had a detachment at Wick'.

Two b/w photographs mounted on two album pages, with a pasted on note.

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