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Photograph MALTA0147 Period 1950-1959Members 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

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Members 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 Frizell of Newcastle, NSW; and LAC Les Smith of Brisbane, Qld.
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

Four ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF shown during their morning tea break at their airfield in Malta. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman Bob Geraghty of Lidcombe, NSW; LAC Les Smith o

Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF receive Bibles from Chaplain Jim Payne of Lismore, NSW. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Alan Wilson of La

At the Malta airfield of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Merv Dunn of Newcastle, NSW drives a tractor that pulls a runway sweeper manned by LAC George Carmichael of Williamstown, Vic.

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 Aircraft

Three airmen from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF look at a large wreath at the War Memorial in Malta after an Anzac Day ceremony. The Wing, which was stationed in Malta for garrison duty, helped arrange the ce
