MALTA0384
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MALTA0387 Accession Number: MALTA0387
Description
A tarmac scene at the RAF airfield in Cyprus, where a detachment from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF was taking part in an intensive five week armament practice camp. While stationed in Malta for garrison duty, members of the Wing were involved in a variety of NATO exercises, camps and other activities around the Mediterranean. In the foreground is Sergeant Ted Starkey of Sydney, NSW, one of the senior non-commissioned officers (NCOs) of the Wing's maintenance squadron; unidentified ground staff can be seen in the background along with a Vampire fighter aircraft.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0387
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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