The Hal Far airfield was a British air base stationed in Malta – with the islands being the perfect spot during the war and whatnot. It was built to compliment the sea plane base at Calafrana. Until the 1930s it served as the main airfield for both civilian and military planes and became a target and on the receiving end of Italian and German attacks. While the airfield is closed now, it still holds a place in Maltese history and these stunning photos prove it.

1. Aerial view

Check out this impressive aerial view of not only the Hal Fair airfield but those of Safi and Luqa, too.

2. Supermarine Seafire

This plane was based at the RNAS Hal Far and can be seen being dumped right over cliffs. 

3. Battle of Britain

Did you know? The Hal Far grounds were used as a filming location when ‘Battle of Britain’ was filmed on the islands back in October 1968.

4. Inauguration

The inauguration of the Hal Far Royal Air Force Station took place on 16^th January 1923.

5. Target practice!

Check out what was known as a Fairey Firefly. Such aircraft acted as targets for Sea Slug missiles fired from HMS Girdle Ness. The squadron was disbanded in 1961.

6. Line up!

Buccaneers and Sea Vixens (types of planes) are lined up on the airfield, captured in 1967.

7. Gloster Meteor

The Gloster Meteor T7 was also based at RNAS Hal Far. What a beaut, no?

8. The glory days

Check out this fascinating shot of airfield officials on duty.

Courtesy of Paul Demajo Albanese via RNAS Hal Far "HMS Falcon" Group / Facebook