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RAF Derna

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RAF Derna
Derna, Derna District in Libya
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Site history
Built1941 (1941)
In use1941 - 1943 (1943)
Airfield information
Runways
Direction Length and surface
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Royal Air Force Derna or more simply RAF Derna is a former Royal Air Force station located near Derna, Libya.

History

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On 4 November 1943 No. 1586 Flight RAF was formed at RAF Derna.[1]

The following squadrons were also here at some point:

References

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  1. ^ "Military History Encyclopedia on the Web". Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  2. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 25.
  3. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 40.
  4. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 42.
  5. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 49.
  6. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 62.
  7. ^ a b Jefford 1988, p. 73.
  8. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 82.
  9. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 84.
  10. ^ Jefford 1988, p. 105.
  • Jefford, C. G. (1988). RAF Squadrons. A comprehensive record of the movement and equipment of all RAF squadrons and their antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury, UK: Airlife. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.