MALTA0283 Accession Number: MALTA0283

Description

Group 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 of Italy; Wing Cdr Brian Eaton DSO, DFC of Canterbury,Vic, Commanding Officer of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF; Lieutenant Paul Frantanoni of Italy; and Flying Officer Lyall R Klaffer of Adelaide, SA, RAAF.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0283
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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