A participant recalls an attempt to sell battleships to Iran around 1920. The company is also described as willing to help rebuild Russia after the communist takeover. Another recollection concerns artillery offered to Tibet in the early 1930s. Supplying opposing sides is linked to knowledge of their equipment.
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Vickers export offers to Iran, Russia and Tibet
Recalled Vickers offers range across Iranian battleships, Russian industrial reconstruction and Tibetan artillery.