These 1943 photographs depict wartime activity at the Xewkija airstrip in Gozo. The top image shows the Spitfire flown by American Commander Fred Murray Dean, marked with distinctive insignia, reflecting the strategic use of Gozo during World War II. Below, an American military tent set up near the airstrip highlights the temporary yet vital infrastructure supporting air operations. These images capture a pivotal chapter in Gozo's history as it played a role in the Allied war effort.