"Archive Photo's of the Communication's Flight. These Pictures are from the remaining Archive of M.R.Skeet's RAF Career. The Communications Flight, RAF Habbaniya, Iraq. This Photograph taken at RAF Habbaniya is understood to date from Autumn 1941, After the Flight had been brought up to its full wartime establishment. The enlargement includes the names of the individuals. This information was kindly provided by Zena Hamplett. Zena writes: - (My grandfather in law served in 242 squadron in habbaniya in 1941. We have the same communications flight picture as on this site but also have all the servicesmens names on the back). Please click on the image to view an enlargement. (N.B.) The Author is most gratefull for this information. A Vickers Valentia in a hangar at Habbaniya. This much retouched Photograph of a Valentia of the Flight in a Hangar at Habbaniya is believed to have been taken in the very early period of M.R.Skeets service in Iraq. This was a very small photo' in poor condition, it had the words: - ('A Valentia in a Hangar, 1920 odd!') written on the back. I believe this may have been sent to his mother before the outbreak of war. Two other Aircraft of the same type can just be seen in the background, an Airman standing at the nose of the Aircraft indicates its great size. To read a profile of the Vickers Valentia and its origins please click on the Photograph. ****** HOME PAGE PAGE TOP SITE CONTENTS