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30 Squadron Royal Air Force

Page 3 of "An Introduction to Iraq" provides a brief history of 30 Squadron (one of the Royal Air Force squadrons to be based at RAF Hinaidi during the inter-war years). At the time of publication (August 1935) the commanding officer of 30 Squadron was Squadron Leader (later Air Vice Marshall) Arthur L Fiddament DFC. The aircraft in the background, Serial Number K4053, was a Hawker Hardy on charge with 30 Squadron.

Brief history of 30 Squadron RAF, from its formation in 1914 until it was stationed at RAF Hinaidi
Airco DH9A of 30 Squadron, RAF Hinaidi, Baghdad
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