MALTA0203 Accession Number: MALTA0203

Description

A member of the ground crew from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF celebrates his 21st birthday with some of his mates. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty. Identified left to right (back row): LAC Clarrie Barton of Young, NSW; LAC Ron Catts of Wyong, NSW; LAC Owen Atkins of Wyong, NSW. Front row: LAC Cliff Howard of The Summit, Qld; LAC Charlie Bryce of Croydon, Vic; Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Alan Wilson of Lakemba, NSW (cutting the cake); LAC John Bartlett of St Kilda, Vic.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0203
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Measurement
Overall: 3 3/16 in x 4 3/16 in
Image: 3 in x 4 in
Date Made
c October 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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