MALTA0236
Photograph MALTA0236 Period 1950-1959The cricket team representing 78 Fighter Wing RAAF poses with the newly won Governor's Cup, which will stay in the Wing's possession for the next year. In front are Corporal Fred Williams of Essendon
MALTA0237 Accession Number: MALTA0237
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The cricket team representing 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at the Marsa Club Oval with the Governor's Cup, which they won by defeating the Royal Marine Commandos team. It was their first year in the competition. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty between July 1952 and December 1954. Identified left to right: Corporal (Cpl) Fred Williams of Essendon, Vic; Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Ken Caffrey of Mildura, Vic; LAC Peter Maher of Cecil Plains, Qld; LAC Noel Chillmaid of Concord, NSW; team captain, Flying Officer Geoff 'Bluey' Thornton DFM, AFM of Mildura, Vic, drinking from the cup; Cpl Denis Harding of Rockhampton; LAC Peter Howard of The Summit, Qld; and Flight Lieutenant Peter Pearson of Mosman, NSW.
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MALTA0237
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c August 1952
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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