Fort Campbell - Tal Blata

David Godden sent me the following photos of Fort Campbell where his father was stationed. This Fort was used by the Radar Unit (277) commanded by F/O Schwartz.

View from Fort Campbell towards Gozo. Taken in 1943.
Photo courtesy of David Godden

Written on back of photo - Malta 1943.
Photo courtesy of David Godden

Written on back of photo - Lads of 277 Tal Blata Malta Sept 1943.
Photo courtesy of David Godden

Written on back of photo - July 1943, Tal Blata Malta, Les and George at Water Well.
Photo courtesy of David Godden


F/O Schwartz c/o Tal Blata August 1943.
Photo courtesy of David Godden

Ivor Godden.
Photo courtesy of David Godden

Photo labelled - Malta.
Photo courtesy of David Godden

Harry Punter Malta October 1943.
Photo courtesy of David Godden

Labelled Tommy Malta 1943.
Photo courtesy of David Godden

 

Following photos of Fort Campbell taken by Keith Chambers in 2006.
Keith's unit is 106th (Yeomanry) Regiment, RA (Volunteers)

The offical MOD site is: http://www.army.mod.uk/106regtrav/

Fort Campbell - WWII Command Post.

Fort Campbell - WWII Command Post.

Gun emplacement

Gun emplacement

Surviving buildings at Fort Campbell.

Modern day excercise along the old boundary wall.

 

Gun emplacement overlooking sea.

Modern day exercise along the old boundary wall.

Surviving buildings at Fort Campbell.

Links to Fort Campbell

http://www.mellieha.com/places_interest/fortifications/fortcampbell.htm
http://www.educ.um.edu.mt/militarymalta/html/fort_campbell.html