MALTA0268 Accession Number: MALTA0268

Description

Reunited at the wharf are the Galvin family of Ipswich, Qld and the Lyons family of Footscray, Vic. Identified left to right: Mrs Mary Galvin; sons Geoffrey and Robert; Warrant Officer (WO) Bill Galvin and daughter Margaret; WO 'Tiger' Lyons, Mrs Joan Lyons and their son David. The families came to join the two men, who were stationed in Malta for garrison duty with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0268
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
30 October 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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