MALTA0072
Photograph MALTA0072 Period 1950-1959Officers of the watch aboard aboard SS Asturias demonstrate aspects of seamanship to some members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, who are travelling to Malta for garrison duty. The naval officers are using
MALTA0073 Accession Number: MALTA0073
Description
Corporal Jim Sabien, of Grafton, NSW, a member of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, watches as Third Officer G Paynes of Bristol, UK takes a midday reading of the sun with his sextant aboard the SS Asturias. The personnel of the Wing are sailing to Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0073
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
July 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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