MALTA0283
Photograph MALTA0283 Period 1950-1959Group portrait of RAF, RAAF and Italian Air Force personnel in Malta, taken during NATO Operation Drago. From left to right: Wing Commander (Wing Cdr) Wilson McDonald DSO, DFC, RAF; Colonel Zucconi o
MALTA0282 Accession Number: MALTA0282
Description
Colonel Zucconi, a highly decorated Italian pilot, pictured on a visit to 78 Fighter Wing RAAF in Malta, where the NATO exercise Operation Drago was taking place. With him is Lieutenant Paul Frantanoni, one of the participating Italian pilots; in the background are (left to right): Wing Commander (Wing Cdr) Wilson McDonald DSO, DFC, RAF; Flying Officer Lyall R Klaffer, RAAF; Wing Cdr Brian Eaton DSO, DFC, RAAF.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0282
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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