MALTA0299 Accession Number: MALTA0299

Description

Idris. Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Ron Chinnery of Newcastle, NSW, helps Shell employee 'Abdul' to refuel a Vampire aircraft during a rocket and gunnery exercise at the RAF base south of Tripoli, Libya. LAC Chinnery was a member of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, which was stationed in Malta between 1952 and 1954.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0299
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
1952-1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession MALTA0299

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