Summit - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Buz · #1 11th January 2005, 11:48

Guys

Can someone out there please advise me on where or what Summit is (I'll assume an airfield, but where?)

This is in relation to aircraft movements in the ME

TIA

Buz

Larry · #2 16th January 2005, 18:59

Buz,

Summit was an airfield in Sudan, about 60 miles south west of Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, beside the railway line that goes across Sudan to Khartoum. it was near the airfields of Wadi Gazouza & Erkowit. Gebeit airfield was about 10 miles up the railway.

Gladiators of 112 Sqn used Summit in June 1939 and Blenheims of 45 Sqn used the airfield in June 1940.

I hope this helps

Fairlop · #3 16th January 2005, 21:16

… and 223 Sqn with Wellesley Is used it from May to August 1940.

Regards,
Michal