MALTA0858
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MALTA0116 Accession Number: MALTA0116
Description
Staff work in the equipment store to set up operations for 78 Fighter Wing RAAF soon after their arrival in Malta. Identified left to right: Sergeant Les Sibbald of South Yarra, Vic; Leading Aircraftman Don Chapman of Newcastle, NSW; and Squadron Leader R J Sharkey of Windsor, NSW, the Wing Equipment Officer. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0116
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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