MALTA0240 Accession Number: MALTA0240

Description

Spectators enjoy the Governor's Cup final played between 78 Fighter Wing RAAF and 40 Unit Royal Marine Commandos at the Marsa Club, Malta. Identified left to right: Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Bill Horsman DFC of Strathfield, NSW; Squadron Leader John 'Bay' Adams DFC, AFC of Malvern, Vic; Mrs Eaton, wife of the Commanding Officer Brian Eaton DSO, DFC, of Toorak, Vic; Mrs Downey; and her husband Flt Lt W E Downey, the Wing's Medical Officer, of Casterton, Vic. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty 1952-1954.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0240
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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