Allied claims over Persia
 

Hi,

In 1941 Britain and Russia invaded Persia in order to protect their oil supplies from possible German aggression.

Does anyone know if the RAF fighter squadron that was involved, 261 Squadron, claimed any air-to-air or air-to-ground victories?

I believe 'Imshi' Mason may have made at least one claim.

Alex

Re: Allied claims over Persia
 

Correct Alex

Try to get Shore's Dust Clouds in the Middle East where you have the complete RAF involvement in the Iranian "incident". He scored the RAF's only victory in said campaign on Aug 26th 1941, his last....

All the Best
Stig Jarlevik
Gothenburg, Sweden

Re: Allied claims over Persia
 

Hi Alex

I have a copy of 'Dust Clouds' - do you wish to borrow it?

Cheers
Brian

Re: Allied claims over Persia
 

Hi Alex and Brian,

Not to confuse the issue but IIRC there were a couple of Blue on Blue's also.

Alex

Re: Allied claims over Persia
 

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the offer but I picked up a copy not long ago. I also received the PRO file on William Stephen, one small paragraph of info. Not much but every little helps as they say.

Alex