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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 engaged mainly in U-boat hunting.
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
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. 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. 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
Alghero, Sardinia. c. July 1944. Informal portrait of Squadron Leader R. C. MacKay of Mullagalah, Bourke, NSW, the Commanding Officer of No. 458 (Wellington) Squadron RAAF, in the Middle East.
Bone, Algeria. c. 1943. Ground crew members of No. 458 Squadron RAAF busy servicing one of the Vickers Wellington aircraft which will harass Hitler's fast-vanishing U-boats in the Mediterranean.
