MALTA0289
Photograph MALTA0289 Period 1950-1959Ground crew of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF attending to Vampire MK30 aircraft at their airfield in Malta. Two pilots in flying suits are standing on the tarmac. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison
MALTA0298 Accession Number: MALTA0298
Description
General view of the tarmac at the airfield of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, with Vampire aircraft and ground crew, one of whom is attending to a battery cart. The men's clothing suggests high temperatures. 78 (F) Wing was stationed in Malta between 1952 and 1954.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0298
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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