MALTA0436
Photograph MALTA0436 Period 1950-1959Group Captain (Gp Capt) Bill Garing CBE, DFC of Corryong, Vic, pictured on the airfield at the RAF base in Cyprus. A distinguished RAAF fighter pilot in the Second World War, Gp Capt Garing had recen
MALTA0379 Accession Number: MALTA0379
Description
Portrait of Group Captain (Gp Capt) Bill Garing CBE, DFC of Corryong, Vic. Gp Capt Garing was with 10 Squadron RAAF in the early part of the Second World War; later he won a CBE for his flying in New Guinea and Pacific theatres of war. When photographed he was attached to 78 Fighter Wing RAAF in Cyprus for a few weeks to learn about the latest jet fighter tactics and flying methods. He had recently finished a year's study at the Imperial Defence College, London and was soon to take command of RAAF Overseas Headquarters, London.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0379
Photographer
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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