MALTA0175 Accession Number: MALTA0175

Description

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. The runways are swept every morning. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0175
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952-May 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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