During the Second World War RAF Gaza was used by a number of RAF squadrons, including 33, 45, 127, 208, 318 and 451.
On 14th June Gladiators of No. 33 Squadron and Blenheims of No. 211 Squadron supported the British army's operations for the capture of Fort Capuzzo.
On 30 September 1957 the squadron was disbanded at RAF Leeming when it was re-numbered 33 Squadron.
It was intended for No. 33 Squadron RAF use as an emergency landing site for aircraft if short of fuel during anti-Zeppelin operations.
During the Second World War RAF Gaza was used by a number of RAF squadrons, including 33, 45, 127, 208, 318 and 451 Squadrons.
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In 1935 he was posted to No. 33 Squadron RAF in Egypt, equipped with the Hawker Hart.