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Incredible! These aerial shots of Malta from the 1930s are true blast from the past
Jaw-dropping!

Jillian Mallia

Can you believe this? Back in the day, our little island looked like this! These shots dating back to the 1930s show a different life to what we’re used to right now.

Hawker Hinds bombers flying over the Grand Harbour

According to comments on the photo these planes are Hawker Hinds bombers and the photo dates the scenario to 11th May 1932.

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A closer look

This photo seems to show the Empire stadium and Rue d’Argens that leads to Savoy hill on 1st February 1929. Can you imagine seeing a plane like this hovering in the sky?

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Incredible aerial view

If this isn’t an incredible view, we don’t know what is! This photo shows aircraft flying over what seems to be the Grand Harbour and Valletta.

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David Buttigieg via Old photos at malta / Facebook

24th April 2020


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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