MALTA0422 Accession Number: MALTA0422

Description

Six pilots from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF look at flight routes at the RAF base in Cyprus. Behind them is a Vampire fighter aircraft. The Wing was taking part in a five week armament practice camp. Identified left to right: (front) Flying Officer (FO) Brian Nicolls; FO Bob 'Stormy' Fairweather; Flight Lieutenant Eric Ramsay (with hand on map); Pilot Officer Jake Newham; Sergeant Barry Weymouth; (rear, wearing cap) FO Vic Oborn.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0422
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
January-February 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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