MALTA0148 Accession Number: MALTA0148

Description

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.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0148
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

Conflicts

Accession MALTA0148

More like this

MALTA0147

Photograph MALTA0147 Period 1950-1959

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

MALTA0344

Photograph MALTA0344 Period 1950-1959

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

MALTA0340

Photograph MALTA0340 Period 1950-1959

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

MALTA0175

Photograph MALTA0175 Period 1950-1959

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.

MALTA0116

Photograph MALTA0116 Period 1950-1959

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

MALTA0612

Photograph MALTA0612 Period 1950-1959

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

See more similar items →

Record information

Last modified: 1 May 2023 - 2.35 am