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
MALTA0280 Accession Number: MALTA0280
Description
Pilots wait to be debriefed after finishing a fighter patrol during the NATO exercise Operation Drago. In the exercise 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, stationed in Malta, cooperated with the French and Italian Air Forces. Seated (left to right): Wing Commander Brian Eaton DSO and bar, DFC of Canterbury, Vic; Lieutenant Pierre Couteaux of France; and Sergeant (Sgt) Jacques Strullu of France. Standing are Flying Officer Lyall R Klaffer of Adelaide, SA; and Sgt Hubert Maquis of France.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0280
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
29-31 October 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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