RAF Kalafrana

RAF Kalafrana
Malta
RAF Kalafrana is located in Malta
RAF Kalafrana
RAF Kalafrana
Coordinates35°49′10″N 14°32′33″E / 35.8194°N 14.5425°E / 35.8194; 14.5425
TypeSeaplane base
Site information
Controlled by United Kingdom
Site history
In use1917–1946

RAF Kalafrana was a seaplane operations centre on the southernmost tip of Malta between 1917 and 1946 when it was transferred to the Royal Navy. It played an important role in both world wars, starting as a base for anti-submarine and anti-piracy operations, its role being expanded to include Air Sea Rescue (ASR) operations as aircraft usage and accident rates increased in the inter-war years.