MALTA0281
Photograph MALTA0281 Period 1950-1959Wing Commander Brian Eaton DSO, DFC of Canterbury, Vic, Commanding Officer of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, explaining a point to Flying Officer Lyall R Klaffer of Adelaide, SA after their return from a sorti
MALTA0278 Accession Number: MALTA0278
Description
French, Italian and Australian pilots discuss a sortie after landing during the second day of NATO Operation Drago. The Australians were members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, which was stationed in Malta for garrison duty. Identified left to right: Lieutenant (Lt) Paul Frantanoni of Italy; Sergeant (Sgt) Hubert Maquis of France; Sgt Vern Pennefather of Launceston, Tas; Sgt Barry Weymouth of Essendon, Vic; Lt Catullo Nardi of Italy; Lt Eric Questiau of France.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0278
Photographer
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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