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Alghero, Sardinia. c. May 1944. Personnel of No. 458 Squadron RAAF, which is operating from a forward Mediterranean base, performing a vital job in keeping the enemy U-boats under a constant stage of siege. Vickers Welingtons of this squadron daily search the waters of the Mediterranean for enemy seacraft and have a reputation for untiring effort. The squadrons ground crews maintain the aircraft and see to the efficient working of the aircraft.
Alghero, Sardinia. c. May 1944. Personnel of No. 458 Squadron RAAF, which is operating from a forward Mediterranean base, carry out an inspection on one of the squadrons Vickers Wellington aircraft in
Alghero, Sardinia. c. May 1944. Group portrait of the Maintenance section of No. 458 (Wellington) Squadron RAAF, operating from a forward Mediterranean base. The squadron daily searches the sea for pr
Alghero, Sardinia. c. May 1944. An Italian fishing boat provides some healthy fun for these members of No. 458 (Wellington) Squadron operating from a forward Mediterranean base. The squadron is engage
Alghero, Sardinia. c. May 1944. Lobster fishing has become a favourite pastime for members of No. 458 (Wellington) Squadron operating from a forward Mediterranean base. Lobster fishing makes a nice ch
Bone, Algeria. c. 1943. One of the ground crew members of No. 458 Squadron RAAF at work on a Vickers Wellington aircraft. These men know their job thoroughly and maintain high serviceability in all ki
Algeria. c. 1943. One of the ground crew members of No. 458 Squadron RAAF at work on a Vickers Wellington aircraft. These men know their job thoroughly and maintain high serviceability in all kinds of
