MALTA0075
Photograph MALTA0075 Period 1950-1959Ship's officers of the SS Asturias explain how to calculate the sun's position using a sextant to members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. The Wing is sailing to Malta for garrison duty. Identified left to
MALTA0076 Accession Number: MALTA0076
Description
Ship's officers aboard the SS Asturias explain the use of a sextant to calculate the sun's position to some personnel from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. The Wing is en route to Malta for garrison duty. Identified left to right: Third Officer G Paynes of Bristol, UK; Leading Aircraftman J W Bourke of Manly, NSW; First Officer F Williams of Liverpool, UK; Corporal (Cpl) G W Linklater of Tully, Qld; Cpl F Williams of Essendon, Vic.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0076
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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