MALTA0217
Photograph MALTA0217 Period 1950-1959Two ground staff with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF in Malta enjoy a lighthearted moment with a visiting Royal Navy Vice Admiral and their Commanding Officer. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty. Identif
MALTA0215 Accession Number: MALTA0215
Description
Ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF talk to a visiting Royal Navy Vice Admiral about the Vampire aircraft they have been servicing. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman Des McGrory of Brisbane, Qld (left, shirtless); Corporal Alec Gillies of Punchbowl, NSW; unidentified; Vice Admiral R A B Edwards CB, CBE, Second Flag Officer Mediterranean and Flag Officer (Air) Mediterranean; unidentified; Wing Commander Brian Eaton DSO, DFC of Canterbury, Vic, the Commanding Officer of the Wing. For the first half of their posting in Malta on garrison duty, the Wing personnel were based at a Royal Navy station.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0215
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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