MALTA0316A
Photograph MALTA0316A Period 1950-1959Four members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF admire a Roman bust in the museum at an ancient ruined city in Libya. While stationed in Malta between 1952 and 1954, the Wing operated from various bases around
MALTA0312 Accession Number: MALTA0312
Description
Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF visiting a ruined city in Libya, accompanied by an unidentified local guide. The Wing operated from various bases around the Mediterranean while based in Malta between 1952 and 1954. Identified personnel (left to right): Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Matt Gill of Williamstown, Vic; LAC Gordon Ambrose of Brookvale, NSW; Corporal (Cpl) Fred Williams of Essendon, Vic; Cpl Percy Harmer of Sydney, NSW; LAC Ed Atkins of Wyong, NSW; LAC Charles Bryce of Croydon, Vic; LAC John Wilson of Kempsey, NSW; LAC John Hughes of Burwood, NSW.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0312
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
November-December 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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