RAF Gambut
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RAF Gambut (or RAF Kambut) is a complex of six abandoned military airfields in Libya, located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-northeast of the village of Kambut, and 50 kilometres (31 mi) east-south-east of Tobruk. During World War II, the complex was an important facility, used by the Royal Air Force and many RAF squadrons were temporarily based there.
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RAF Gambut | |
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Near: Kambut, Libya | |
Coordinates | 31°57′04″N 024°30′14″E |
Site information | |
Operator | Luftwaffe Royal Air Force United States Army Air Forces |
Controlled by | Regia Aeronautica (1939-1942) German Luftwaffe (1941–1942) Royal Air Force (1942–1944) Ninth Air Force (1942–43) |
Site history | |
In use | 1941–1944 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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