MALTA0148
Photograph MALTA0148 Period 1950-1959Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF put up a desert tent on the dispersal area of their airfield in Malta. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Phil Wilson of Sydney, NSW; LAC Arthur Frize
MALTA0147 Accession Number: MALTA0147
Description
Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, now stationed in Malta, are learning how to erect a desert tent. They are shown putting up the tent on the dispersal area at their airfield. Identified left to right: Sergeant Bill Roberts and Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Phil Wilson (both standing, shirtless); on roof, LAC Arthur Frizell (second from right) and LAC Les Smith (right).
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0147
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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