MALTA0381
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MALTA0146 Accession Number: MALTA0146
Description
In response to the hot weather and the presence of Canadian and American troops, many members of 78 Fighter Wing who are stationed in Malta have opted for a crewcut. Identified left to right: Corporal (Cpl) Ron Street of Sans Souci, NSW; Leading Aircraftman Des McGrory of Brisbane, Qld (with the crewcut); and Cpl John Szislowski of Brisbane, Qld.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0146
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952-June 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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