MALTA1006
Photograph MALTA1006 Period 1950-1959Ground staff refuel Vampire fighter aircraft at the Malta airfield of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF before pilots take off on another sortie. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty.
MALTA0152 Accession Number: MALTA0152
Description
Ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF uncouple the oxygen cylinders from a tractor prior to connecting them to the intake tanks of a Vampire Mark 9 aircraft. Oxygen is essential to high altitude flying. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0152
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952-June 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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