A TTU Beaufighter in one of the two hangars at Shallufa, undergoing a minor inspection.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Bristol Beaufighter RD710, one of three based at Shallufa with the Target Towing Unit, was later transferred to the TTU at Abu Sueir. According to one source it was struck off charge in June 1944 - so, all things considered, it looks surprisingly healthy in this 1952 photograph.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

A line-up of the TTU's three Beaufighters, RD710, '828 and '747; '828 was struck off charge in March 1953.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Well-worn Beaufighter RD747 later moved from Shallufa to No 109 MU and was written off at Fayid when the undercarriage collapsed on landing in October 1954.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Refuelling 100 Squadron Lincoln SX944, one of a batch built by Armstrong Whitworth at Coventry between May 1947 and August 1949. This was the period when Bomber Command applied enormous fuselage serials to its aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

Detachments of Bomber Command aircraft visited Shallufa on Sunray training flights, usually staying about a month. Here, five Lincolns of 100 Squadron from Waddington rest on the sun-baked airfield, seen from the control tower behind the perimeter fence.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

Recharging a Lincoln’s oxygen supply. All tractors were Crossley 4x4s with open cabs, no doubt appreciated in the hot and dry atmosphere of the Middle East. Lincolns were towed via a cable attached to the main undercarriage legs, and were manually steered by a towbar attached to the tailwheel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

Various squadrons visited Shallufa on Sunray detachments; RE345, an Avro-built Lincoln, served with a number of units but at the time of this photograph was with 7 Squadron, based at Upwood.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

This close-up of a Lincoln bomb bay with doors open shows an extra internal fuel tank. Note engine cowling and tyre covers to keep out heat and sand.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944