MALTA0320 Accession Number: MALTA0320

Description

Four members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF enjoying some time off in the capital city of Libya. While stationed in Malta between 1952 and 1954, the Wing operated from various bases around the Mediterranean. Identified left to right: Corporal (Cpl) Mick Murphy of Sydney, NSW; Cpl Gordon Linklater of Tully, Qld; Leading Aircraftman Durby Wheatley of Cowra, NSW; LAC Harry Gillett of Sydney, NSW (front).

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0320
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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Accession MALTA0320

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