MALTA0288 Accession Number: MALTA0288

Description

Ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF moving a trolley of oxygen cylinders on the tarmac at their base in Malta. Part of a Gloster Meteor T.7 two seater trainer aircraft (No. WH-220) is visible on the right.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0288
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952-June 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession MALTA0288

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