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
MALTA0216 Accession Number: MALTA0216
Description
A visiting Royal Navy Admiral talks to two maintenance staff from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF who look after the Wing's two Meteor trainer aircraft at its base in Malta. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman Vern Ridge of Wagga Wagga, NSW; Corporal Jack Glover of Trangie, NSW; 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; unidentified; unidentified. The Wing was stationed in Malta on garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0216
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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