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MALTA0356 Accession Number: MALTA0356
Description
RAF Transport Command pilot Sergeant (Sgt) Ron Cook explains the controls of his cockpit to Leading Aircraftman Peter Wallis of Eildon, Vic. Sgt Cook flew one of seven Valletta aircraft that carried 110 members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF to Cyprus for a five week armament practice camp. While stationed in Malta for garrison duty, Wing personnel participated in numerous exercises and armament camps around the Mediterranean.
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Accession Number
MALTA0356
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
January 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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