MALTA0327A
Photograph MALTA0327A Period 1950-1959Maltese 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 Fighte
MALTA0327D Accession Number: MALTA0327D
Description
Maltese Girl Guides and members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF contemplate the grave of an RAAF pilot who was killed during the Battle of Malta. The Guides came to the cemetery twice a year to lay sprays of purple Bougainvillea on the graves of these pilots; this Christmas they were accompanied by the RAAF party, 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
MALTA0327D
Photographer
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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