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The entrance to the war room complex.

The entrance to the war room complex.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:13

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

Going through the entrance tunnel.

Going through the entrance tunnel.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:12

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

Soon we stumble upon a secret weapon.

Soon we stumble upon a secret weapon.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:16

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

A typical office. There weren't that many people in the war rooms when they were used. Front commanders would come here for quick briefings and orders, but would not remain here.

A typical office. There weren't that many people in the war rooms when they were used. Front commanders would come here for quick briefings and orders, but would not remain here.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:25

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

In 1942, this was high-tech communications equipment. Thanks to the telephone switch, the air commanders could stay in constant contact with all the airfields on Malta and guide their planes away from threatened positions.

In 1942, this was high-tech communications equipment. Thanks to the telephone switch, the air commanders could stay in constant contact with all the airfields on Malta and guide their planes away from threatened positions.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:29

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

This is how the air component of a global war is managed. The commanders would use little clips that would attach to the board to mark the status of each squadron. I must say I am a bit surprised at this. Given the size of World War II - huge - I somehow expect everything to be to the same scale. This is a global armed conflict, for Christ's sake, you can't fight it in a tiny office with pen and paper!

This is how the air component of a global war is managed. The commanders would use little clips that would attach to the board to mark the status of each squadron. I must say I am a bit surprised at this. Given the size of World War II - huge - I somehow expect everything to be to the same scale. This is a global armed conflict, for Christ's sake, you can't fight it in a tiny office with pen and paper!

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:33

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

The plotting table, over which the commander presided. Pieces representing flights were pushed across the table by assistants.

The plotting table, over which the commander presided. Pieces representing flights were pushed across the table by assistants.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:38

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

The flight clock. Squadrons didn't spend much time in the air. From takeoff to battle to back was on the order of seven to twelve minutes (although it probably felt longer for the person in the plane). A flight would be color-coded with the triangle closest to the minute hand when it took off. So, for example, a plane taking off now would be "yellow".

The flight clock. Squadrons didn't spend much time in the air. From takeoff to battle to back was on the order of seven to twelve minutes (although it probably felt longer for the person in the plane). A flight would be color-coded with the triangle closest to the minute hand when it took off. So, for example, a plane taking off now would be "yellow".

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:40

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

The commander's view of the room.

The commander's view of the room.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:40

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

Pilot's equipment and a flag.

Pilot's equipment and a flag.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:42

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

The clips used to track the status of squadrons.

The clips used to track the status of squadrons.

Lascaris War Rooms

2012-07-30 13:43

Lascaris War Rooms
Valletta, Malta

Lascaris War Rooms

Comino

2012-07-29 15:27

Comino
Comino, Malta

Comino

Comino

2012-07-29 15:42

Comino
Comino, Malta

Comino

Comino

2012-07-29 15:44

Comino
Comino, Malta

Comino, VR

Glass and Candle

2012-07-28 22:21

Exiles
Sliema, Malta

Exiles

Mdina

2012-07-27 13:07

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 13:11

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 13:17

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 13:21

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 13:32

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 14:00

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 14:01

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 14:03

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 14:41

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina, Zoomable

Mdina

2012-07-27 14:47

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 14:50

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina

2012-07-27 14:53

Mdina
Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Bacchus

2012-07-27 15:14

Bacchus
Mdina, Malta

Bacchus

Bacchus

2012-07-27 15:29

Bacchus
Mdina, Malta

Bacchus

Bacchus

2012-07-27 15:29

Bacchus
Mdina, Malta

Bacchus

Gozo is in the distance to the left. The island in the middle is Comino, with the Blue Lagoon just about where the boat is seen. If the photo extended a bit more to the right, the northernmost tip of Malta would be visible.

Gozo is in the distance to the left. The island in the middle is Comino, with the Blue Lagoon just about where the boat is seen. If the photo extended a bit more to the right, the northernmost tip of Malta would be visible.

Gozo Channel Crossing

2012-07-26 19:05

Gozo Channel
Gozo Channel, Malta

Gozo Channel, Zoomable

Citadella

2012-07-26 14:39

Citadella
Victoria, Malta

Citadella

Citadella

2012-07-26 14:42

Citadella
Victoria, Malta

Citadella

Citadella

2012-07-26 14:53

Citadella
Victoria, Malta

Citadella

Citadella

2012-07-26 14:56

Citadella
Victoria, Malta

Citadella

The owner of this house probably spent some time in the United States. Symbols indicating where the owner has lived can be seen on many houses.

The owner of this house probably spent some time in the United States. Symbols indicating where the owner has lived can be seen on many houses.

Streets of Victoria, Gozo

2012-07-26 12:58

Victoria
Victoria, Malta

Victoria

I saw the greatest minds of my generation destroyed by madness and lust

I saw the greatest minds of my generation destroyed by madness and lust

I have no idea what the heart is for and who Basil is. The text is a modified version of the first two lines of Howl by Allen Ginsberg:

I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by
    madness, starving hysterical naked,

Allen Ginsberg, "Howl"[a]

St Julian's City, Malta

2012-07-25 18:57

St Julian's Bay
St Julian's, Malta

St Julian's Bay, Street Art