MALTA0936
Photograph MALTA0936 Period 1950-1959Portrait of Squadron Leader John 'Bay' Adams DFC, AFC of Malvern, Vic, Commanding Officer of 76 Squadron RAAF, in the cockpit of a Vampire aircraft at the Malta airfield of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. Whil
MALTA0138 Accession Number: MALTA0138
Description
Several Vampire jet fighter aircraft ready for takeoff on the first day of flying at the RAAF airfield in Malta. 78 Fighter Wing RAAF had arrived here the month before for garrison duty. Squadron Leader John 'Bay' Adams DFC, AFC of Melbourne, Vic, the leader of 76 Squadron RAAF, was just about to taxi the first plane (in the foreground) away from the dispersal area.
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Accession Number
MALTA0138
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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