MEA0207 Accession Number: MEA0207

Description

Malta. July 1943. Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Richardson of Edithvale, Vic and LAC Kirk of Granville, NSW, who are fitters with the RAF servicing unit. Their unit was the first in operation and captured enemy aerodromes in Sicily.

Details

Accession Number
MEA0207
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
July 1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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