Guardians of the Mediterranean: Lime-Jug ’70 and the Strategic Significance of Malta
March 11, 2024
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Since the pre-World War II times Malta was the venue of various types of military air excercises by both Fleet Air Arm and Royal Air Force. Its position in the central Mediterranean, which throughout history meant being ‘in the middle of things’, made it the ideal base from where to simulate the air defence of the British Mediterranean Fleet.