13 (PR) SQUADRON
RAF LUQA
  MALTA
1965 to 1968
A storm threatens RAF Luqa
--------it passes without problems
XH 133 takes on fuel.
13 Squadron's new headquarters building
Introduced to the AOC, probably the 1967 inspection.
Squadron personnel pose for the official squadron photograph.
The Red Arrows visit Malta
The following photographs were taken from the roof of my flat in Gzira.
(All images on this website are copyright)
In August 1965 13 Squadron moved from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus and relocated to RAF Luqa in Malta.
Deployments to other countries for aerial surveys continued as part of the normal squadron tasking.
The squadron's T4 trainer.
PR9 start up checks
Ready for a night photographic sortie. Powerful flares were carried inside the shortened bomb bay,  
Three PR9's get airborne.
On dispersal, Luqa control tower and ASF in background.
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