MALTA0358B Accession Number: MALTA0358B

Description

Three members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, in Cyprus for gunnery training, relax in the snowfields. In the mountains there is an Army rest camp which is used throughout the year by members of the British forces in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Identified left to right: Sergeant (Sgt) Barry Weymouth of Footscray, Vic (being pelted with snow); Sgt Vern Pennefather of Launceston, Tas; and Sgt Eric McLean of Schofields, NSW.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0358B
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
January 1953-February 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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