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    Jim,
    Thanks for that. Knew we would get there eventually.
    Ta-Qali Airfield was a secondary runway near Mosta Town where a 500Ib bomb still sits on full public display where it landed through the church dome on the floor.

    Many AA units operated around Mosta and Mdina as clear line of site compared to operating with limited view in and around the walled City of Valetta on one side of the harbour, and St Angelo the other side where the Royal Navy were based.

    Albeit, many AA gun emplacements can still be found on the walls today erected by the Knights of St John's & Templars and have stood the test of time and against many invaders.
    Great island steeped in history and very pro Britishicon even now.
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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