Short Sunderland Mark I, N9029 “V”, of No. 230 Squadron RAF, taking off from Abukir Bay, Egypt. The No 230, which flew the Sunderland from 1938 until 1957, was in Egypt, engaged on anti-submarine patrols and reconnaissance operations for the Mediterranean Fleet, from June 1941 until January 1943. The Abukir Bay (Abū Qīr) was the theatre of the famous victory of the Admiral Horatio Nelson against the French fleet of the Admiral François-Paul Brueys d'Aigalliers 1-2 August 1798. Victor Sierra

Take off from Abukir

Three Lysander Mark Is, L4721, L4728 and L4715, of No. 208 Squadron RAF, based at Heliopolis, Egypt, entering a starboard turn after flying over the Suez Canal, just after the outbreak of the war with the Italy. Formed on 1 February 1920 at Ismailia and converted to the Westland Lysander in January 1939, the No. 208 Squadron was stationed in Egypt for army co-operation duties in North Africa. Victor Sierra

In flight over the Suez Canal


Royal Air Force Lockheed Hudson AE626 aircraft of the Middle East Communications Flight flying over the Nile Delta, Summer 1942. This Royal Air Force official picture is part of the large UK Ministry of Information Second World War Colour Transparency Collection. Victor Sierra
