El Gamil, Military fort in Port Said, Egypt
The fortress features defensive walls and surveillance points positioned near the Mediterranean coast at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal.
British paratroopers seized El Gamil airfield during Operation Musketeer in 1956, marking the first British battalion parachute assault since World War II.
El Gamil fort stands as a representation of Port Said's military heritage, reflecting the architectural defense methods used to protect the Suez Canal.
The fort remains accessible from Port Said's center through local transportation, with guided tours available to explore the military structures.
The fortress served as the British Army's tactical headquarters during the Suez Crisis, coordinating operations between ground forces and parachute regiments.
Location: Port Said
GPS coordinates: 31.28444,32.20250
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:15
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