MALTA0251
Photograph MALTA0251 Period 1950-1959Flying Officer Geoff Thornton DFM, AFM of Mildura, Vic, lifts out his parachute while ground staff refuel his Vampire aircraft for the next trip during rehearsals for the NATO exercise Operation Drago
MALTA0250 Accession Number: MALTA0250
Description
Ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF refuel Vampire aircraft during rehearsals for NATO Operation Drago. Pilot Officer Keith Meggs of Preston, Vic, signs the servicing chart with Sergeant Ted Starkey of Sydney, NSW. All planes were on standby ready to be got airborne promptly ('scrambled') for mock attacks on 'enemy' fighters and bombers. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty.
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Accession Number
MALTA0250
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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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