Did the Saudis ever actually shoot any Iraqi a/c down?
Yes

Stories I've heard
are that they were "unsure" of how to actually use their weapon systems, and
had to be coached mid-combat by the USAF and RAF who were around them at the
time?

Probably

Was some political pressure for the RSAF to contribute to GWI, so despite
the fact that another a/c (RAF F3??) had the shot, the commander denied it?


yes, the RSAF plane was pretty much handed those kills, instead of a USAF or
RAF plane getting it.


Ron
PA-31T Cheyenne II
Maharashtra Weather Modification Program
Pune, India