MALTA0204 Accession Number: MALTA0204

Description

A member of the ground crew from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF shares his 21st birthday cake with some of his mates. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Clarrie Barton; LAC Charlie Bryce; LAC Ron Catts of Wyong, NSW; LAC Alan Wilson of Lakemba, NSW (handing over slice of cake).

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0204
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Physical Description
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c October 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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