MALTA0171 Accession Number: MALTA0171

Description

The Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron RAAF, Squadron Leader Ken Andrews of Bronte, NSW, found BBC radio star Kitty Bluett and members of her touring company waiting for him in the RAAF's dispersal area when he landed his Vampire aircraft at the RAAF airfield in Malta. 75 Squadron was in Malta for garrison duty with 78 Fighte Wing RAAF.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0171
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
5 September 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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