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Guns flown to the scene of the battle in aircraft contributed to the defeat of the Iraqis, and the aerodrome at Moascar al Raschid was again bombed. One hangar was completely destroyed by fire and a twin-engined aircraft blown up, while a number of others were severely damaged and the aerodrome surface badly cut up. The British aircraft received practically no op-
Turkish Mediation Futile Istanbul, May 8, Authorized diplomatic ' quarters here yesterday believed that any successful Turkish mediation of the British-Iraqi dispute is highly unlikely, It also was reported here that Emir Abdullah, of Trans-Jordania, and" the former Premier, Duki Sabb-Pasha, were on Iraqi soil but under British protection.
British correspondent; reported from Basrah that Rashid's supporters were complaining of the Axis failure to help, adding that Rashid's troops have been anxiously waiting for German help to drop from the skies and have been even leaving signal flares burning all night to guide the Luftwafle—United Press, where the mee g¢ was held, although details of the discussion were still ble—Domei, Denial Expected on
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