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MALTA0445 Accession Number: MALTA0445
Description
Armourers of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF carry out maintenance work on the guns and ammunition of a Vampire fighter aircraft at the RAF base in Cyprus. Wing personnel were taking part in a five week armament practice camp. Identified left to right: Flight Lieutenant Jim Sparkes of Wagga Wagga, NSW; Corporal Ron Freeney of Mortdale, NSW; and Leading Aircraftman Fred Williams of Launceston, Tas.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0445
Photographer
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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