RAF_Aboukir

RAF Aboukir

RAF Aboukir

Former Royal Air Force station near Alexandria, Egypt

Royal Air Force Aboukir or more simply RAF Aboukir is a former Royal Air Force base located 6.6 miles (10.6 km) northwest of Kafr El-Dawar and 7.2 miles (11.6 km) east of Alexandria, Egypt. Between 1916 and 1947 a number of units and squadrons were based there, including the central depot for RAF Middle East until 12 November 1939.

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History

The base was used by the following squadrons:

The base was also used by a number of different units during its lifetime:

  • Headquarters 20th (Reserve) Wing between 25 July 1916 and 31 May 1917.[16]
  • RAF Depot, Middle East between 7 October and 12 November 1939.[16]
  • No. 103 Maintenance Unit RAF between 12 November 1939 and 30 October 1946.[16]

Current use

The site is un-recognizable and is used for farming.

See also

References

Citations

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    Jefford 1988, p. 34.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 43.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 45.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 49.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 52.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 56.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 58.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 61.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 69.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 75.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 78.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 84.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 92.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 98.
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    Jefford 1988, p. 102.
  16. [16]
    "Stations - A". Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation. Retrieved 12 May 2013.

Bibliography

  • Jefford, C G (1988). RAF Squadrons. A comprehensive record of the movement and equipment of all RAF squadrons and their antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury: Airlife. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
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