The Battle for Habbaniya

**Kyt** · 03-21-2009, 06:13 AM

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-...html#post28838

**Antipodean Andy** · 03-21-2009, 06:28 AM

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.

**Antipodean Andy** · 03-22-2009, 12:47 AM

A very good site about the airfield. Amazing what irrigation can do!

RAF Habbaniya Association

**spidge** · 03-22-2009, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by Antipodean Andy

A very good site about the airfield. Amazing what irrigation can do!

RAF Habbaniya Association

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?

**Antipodean Andy** · 03-23-2009, 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by Antipodean Andy

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.

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.