MALTA0183 Accession Number: MALTA0183

Description

General tarmac activity of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at their airfield in Malta. In the background maintenance staff are refuelling aVampire jet aircraft. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0183
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952-June 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession MALTA0183

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