MALTA0181
Photograph MALTA0181 Period 1950-1959Ground staff at work on the tarmac at the Malta base of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty. In the background one of the Vampire jet aircraft is being refuelled.
MALTA0182 Accession Number: MALTA0182
Description
Ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF working on the tarmac at their Malta airfield. The man on the left is refuelling the Vampire jet aircraft. Note the absence of shirts, reflecting the hot Mediterranean climate. The Wing was stationed on the island for garrison duty.
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Accession Number
MALTA0182
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Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952-June 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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