MALTA0522
Photograph MALTA0522 Period 1950-1959Aerial view of Grand Harbour, Malta from a Meteor jet plane flown by a member of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty between July 1952 and December 1954.
MALTA0153 Accession Number: MALTA0153
Description
A formation of six RAAF Vampire Nine jet aircraft flies over Grand Harbour, Malta. The pilots are members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, which is stationed on the island for garrison duty. During the Second World War, Battle of Britain pilots met their deaths here in the Battle of Malta.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0153
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 3x4"
Format: 3x4"
Date Made
1952-1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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