RAF Aboukir

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.

RAF Aboukir
Egyptian Arabic: ابو قير

Abu Qir
Near Alexandria in Egypt
A Short Sunderland flying over the RAF Aboukir after taking off from Aboukir Bay
RAF Aboukir is located in Egypt
RAF Aboukir
RAF Aboukir
Shown within Egypt
Coordinates31°11′22″N 030°02′24″E
TypeRoyal Air Force base
CodeLG-34
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Site history
Built1916 (1916)
In use1916-1947 (1947)
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Group Captain Tulloch
Airfield information
Elevation−5 metres (−16 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
00/00  Concrete

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

  1. Jefford 1988, p. 34.
  2. Jefford 1988, p. 43.
  3. Jefford 1988, p. 45.
  4. Jefford 1988, p. 49.
  5. Jefford 1988, p. 52.
  6. Jefford 1988, p. 56.
  7. Jefford 1988, p. 58.
  8. Jefford 1988, p. 61.
  9. Jefford 1988, p. 69.
  10. Jefford 1988, p. 75.
  11. Jefford 1988, p. 78.
  12. Jefford 1988, p. 84.
  13. Jefford 1988, p. 92.
  14. Jefford 1988, p. 98.
  15. Jefford 1988, p. 102.
  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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