Join the eleven man BAE Nimrod crew and see something of the activities of N° 203 Squadron at RAF Luqa in the mid-1970s. Why were they in Malta and what did they do?
N° 1435 Flight was born in Malta from a night fighter unit during 1942 to assist in the air defence of the island. Half a century later is now in charge of another island, far, far down in the Atlantic, and in a less genial weather, but the role is still the same.
Memories from the Tower: An RAF Control Clerk’s Account of Operation Musketeer at Luqa, Malta, 1956
From a rebel to a legend, “Screwball” unmatched bravery and skill made him the top-scoring fighter pilot on the island during WWII. Despite his unconventional approach, he became a symbol of valor and resilience.
One of the major operations for the squadron and one of the most important targets in the Mediterranean theatre was when they were detailed to attack the headquarters of Field Marshal Albert von Kesselring, the Supreme Commander in Italy.
The legacy of the He.115, its clandestine operations, and the challenges faced by its crews, remain a historical narrative intertwined with the complexities of World War II.