MALTA0215
Photograph MALTA0215 Period 1950-1959Ground 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 Brisb
MALTA0218 Accession Number: MALTA0218
Description
Three ground crew members who maintain the Vampire aircraft for 78 Fighter Wing RAAF chat with a visiting Royal Navy Vice Admiral at their base in Malta. The Wing was stationed on the island for garrison duty. Identified left to right: Wing Commander Brian Eaton DSO, DFC of Canterbury, Vic; Vice Admiral R A B Edwards CB, CBE, Second Flag Officer Mediterranean and Flag Officer (Air) Mediterranean; Corporal Charlie 'Snow' Czislowski of Brisbane, Qld; Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Don Wilson of Campsie, NSW; and LAC Cliff Howard of The Summit, Qld.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0218
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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