Manama, September 5 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received today at Sakhir Palace businessman Yousef Salah Al-Din, who presented him with a model of the Super Marine Spitfire, an aircraft that Bahrain bought as a gift. to Britain during World War II.
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, ruler of Bahrain at the time, made financial donations to citizens and residents to finance the purchase of ten Super Marine Spitfire fighter aircraft bearing the name “Bahrain”, as a gift to the British Air Force during the period. World War II. The name Bahrain is written in Arabic and English on both sides of the cockpit.
A special photo album was also presented to His Majesty the King, including his personal photos, in addition to photos documenting the positions of the late Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the citizens and residents in support of Britain during the Second World War, which are rare. A picture of the Spitfire Supermarine during its launch ceremony.
His Majesty King Hamad expressed his thanks and appreciation to Youssef Salah al-Din for this precious gift, praising his efforts in documenting the history of Bahrain, wishing him continued success.
Businessman Youssef Salah El-Din expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the King for appreciating his endeavors, asking God Almighty to grant His Majesty abundant health and long life.
The Supermarine Spitfire was the famous British fighter of World War II.
The late Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (1932-1942) established a special fund for citizens and residents to make donations to purchase ten combat aircraft to support Britain during the war.
The first Super Marine Spitfire named Bahrain was opened in March 1941.
It is worth noting that Bahrain was one of the first countries to support Britain during World War II (1939-1945), as the late Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a telegram to His Majesty King George VI of Britain (1936-1952) Bahrain pledged to support Britain in the war . His Highness also expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with Britain, which reflects Bahrain’s long-standing commitment to maintaining peace and security.
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