MALTA0825
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MALTA0136 Accession Number: MALTA0136
Description
Squadron Leader John 'Bay' Adams DFC, AFC of Melbourne, Vic checks over the controls of his new Vampire Nine fighter aircraft before taking off at the RAAF airfield in Malta. With him is his instrument fitter, Corporal C J 'Snow' Czislowski of Brisbane, Qld. This was the first day of flights by pilots of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF from their new base. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0136
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
11 August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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