MALTA0248
Photograph MALTA0248 Period 1950-1959Ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF rushing away from Vampire aircraft on the tarmac during a mock attack that was part of the Wing's rehearsal for NATO Operation Drago. In the NATO exercise the Aus
MALTA0249 Accession Number: MALTA0249
Description
Ground crew quickly move a battery cart clear of a Vampire aircraft as it begins to taxi onto the airstrip at the RAAF base in Malta. They were taking part in a rehearsal for the NATO exercise Operation Drago, in which 78 Fighter Wing RAAF cooperated with NATO forces. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0249
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c October 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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