RAF Kalafrana was a seaplane operations centre on the southernmost tip of Malta between 1917 and 1946 when it was transferred to the Royal Navy. It played an important role in both world …

Work on what became known as the Kalafrana seaplane base started in 1915 and progressed into 1916 with the construction of hangars and slipways. At the end of 1916 5 Curtiss H4 …

From 1917 to 1946, RAF Kalafrana served as a seaplane operations centre, strategically located at the southernmost extremity of Malta. The centre was instrumental in both World Wars, …

Kalafrana (& seaplane photos. See also the Sunderland & Walrus pages) Work started on the Kalafrana seaplane base late in 1915 & progressed into 1916 with the construction of hangers …

Oct 27, 2023 · At the end of July 1916, five Curtiss America flying boats were despatched from Felixstowe to Calafrana together with seven pilots, two Warrant Officers and the requisite …

Explore unique places from around the globe. Kalafrana is a locality in Birżebbuġa, Malta. Mapcarta, the open map.

Dec 18, 2024 · On 9 May 1942, at the tail end of the Siege of Malta, an unexpected switch in Axis tactics led to loss of life at one of Malta’s airfields. This article describes the situation at that …

This place is situated in Malta, its geographical coordinates are 35° 49' 5" North, 14° 32' 4" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Kalafrana. See Kalafrana photos and images from …

Based initially at Kalafrana, Malta, he flew in Saro England 2 flying-boats mostly on anti-submarine missions between Malta and Gibraltar. On 14th of September 1940 he was shot …

Oct 8, 2022 · The seaplane base at Kalafrana, built during the First World War, had been the birthplace of aviation in Malta. Just after World War One, the need for a permanent shore base …