HMS Grebe, Royal Navy airbase in Dekheila, Egypt
The military airfield HMS Grebe occupied a strategic location near Alexandria, serving as a base for Fleet Air Arm operations in North Africa.
The facility transitioned from a civilian airport to HMS Grebe in September 1940, supporting British naval aviation throughout World War II until March 1946.
The base facilitated collaboration between British and Greek military forces, with Greek pilots from No. 335 Squadron RAF conducting operations from this location.
HMS Grebe maintained capacity for 72 aircraft and functioned as a central coordination point for Fleet Air Arm units across Egypt and the Western Desert.
The facility underwent multiple designations, starting as LG-34, then becoming HMS Nile II before receiving its final name as HMS Grebe.
GPS coordinates: 31.13333,29.80000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:25
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