MALTA0448
Photograph MALTA0448 Period 1950-1959Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Ken Langsford of Newcastle, NSW prepares to take away the battery cart from a Vampire aircraft at the RAF airfield, while LAC John Melmeth of Newcastle, NSW holds the danger
MALTA0344 Accession Number: MALTA0344
Description
Four ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF shown during their morning tea break at their airfield in Malta. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman Bob Geraghty of Lidcombe, NSW; LAC Les Smith of Townsville, Qld (pouring from a large teapot); LAC Allan Howson of Thirroul, NSW (in the cockpit of a Vampire fighter aircraft; and LAC Ken Langsford of Newcastle, NSW.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0344
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952-June 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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