The Princess Mary's Hospital, RAF Akrotiri, Former military hospital at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
The Princess Mary's Hospital was a military medical facility at RAF Akrotiri with approximately 200 beds and multiple departments. It contained operating theaters, maternity wards, and specialized treatment areas to provide comprehensive medical care.
The facility was founded in 1957 as a temporary structure and received a permanent building in 1963. It served military personnel through various conflicts until its closure in 2012.
Medical staff from the RAF and Army worked together at this facility, serving military personnel and local Cypriots during emergencies. The hospital was an important part of life on the base for decades.
After closure, medical services for British Forces personnel moved to the Ygia Polyclinic in nearby Limassol. Visitors should note that the facility is no longer operational today.
The building earned the nickname Alcatraz because of its location near the sea and its earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete structure. This sturdy construction was necessary to protect patients and staff in this seismically active region.
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