MALTA0327B Accession Number: MALTA0327B

Description

Maltese Girl Guides place sprays of purple Bougainvillea on the graves of RAAF pilots who were killed during the Battle of Malta. The Guides were accompanied to the cemetery by a party from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, led by Flight Lieutenant Stuart 'Brick' Bradford DFC of Mosman, NSW and Chaplain Jim Payne of Lismore, NSW. The Australians were on garrison duty in Malta.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0327B
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c December 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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