Hal Far
Encyclopedia
Ħal Far is one of the main industrial estates in Malta
. It is at the southern extreme of Malta, between the localities of Birżebbuġa
and Żurrieq
.
In the past, Ħal Far housed the RAF Hal Far
airfield, which was known as HMS Falcon when in the service of the Royal Navy
. The runway can still be seen and driven on, leading the Maltese to use for drag car racing.
In this area, one can also find the historical Ħasan Cave and the Wardija Tower
.
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. It is at the southern extreme of Malta, between the localities of Birżebbuġa
Birzebbuga
Birżebbuġa is a small but flourishing seaside resort not far from Marsaxlokk in south-east Malta. It is approximately 8 miles from the City of Valletta. Popular among Maltese holiday-makers for decades, this village is perhaps best known for its important archaeological sites, especially Għar...
and Żurrieq
Zurrieq
Żurrieq is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 12,000 inhabitants . Żurrieq is situated in the South West of Malta. The first documentation about it being a parish dates back to 1436 dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. The island of Filfla is administratively a part of...
.
In the past, Ħal Far housed the RAF Hal Far
RAF Hal Far
The RAF Hal Far airfield in Malta, titled HMS Falcon during the Royal Navy base, was constructed and opened on 1 April 1929, and was used by Royal Navy air crews. It was the first permanent airfield to be built in Malta. It was transferred to the Maltese Government and redeveloped as from January...
airfield, which was known as HMS Falcon when in the service of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
. The runway can still be seen and driven on, leading the Maltese to use for drag car racing.
In this area, one can also find the historical Ħasan Cave and the Wardija Tower
Wardija Tower
The Wardija Tower is one of thirteen towers that Grand Master Martin de Redin of the Knights of Malta had built along the coasts of Malta. The tower is between Zurrieq and Hal Far; the nearest tower to it is the Hamrija Tower to the south-east. The Wardija Tower was constructed and finished by...
.