MALTA0380
Photograph MALTA0380 Period 1950-1959Sergeant pilot (Sgt) John 'Jake' Jacobs of Warwick, Qld watches armourer Sgt Bill Pearson of Adelaide, WA bombing up his Vampire fighter aircraft prior to a trip. The two men were with a detachment f
MALTA0384 Accession Number: MALTA0384
Description
Portrait of fighter pilot John 'Jake' Jacobs of Warwick, Qld, taken just before a dawn takeoff in his Vampire aircraft. He was with a detachment from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF that was taking part in an intensive armament practice camp at the RAF airfield in Cyprus. While stationed in Malta for garrison duty, the Wing engaged in a variety of camps and exercises around the Mediterranean.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0384
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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