MALTA0435
Photograph MALTA0435 Period 1950-1959Three members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF visiting the 12th century Monastery of St Neophytos in Cyprus. Father Laurence, Abbott of the Monastery, is pointing out the features of a Byzantine painting. T
MALTA0431 Accession Number: MALTA0431
Description
Three members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF pictured with several monks at the Monastery of St Neophytos. The Wing was in Cyprus for five weeks of intensive armament training at the RAF base in Nicosia. Australians shown are (left to right): Flight Sergeant Cecil Sly DFM, of Brisbane, Qld; Sergeant (Sgt) Ted Starkey of Sydney, NSW; and Sgt Barry Weymouth of Essendon, Vic.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0431
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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