MALTA0454
Photograph MALTA0454 Period 1950-1959Portrait of Pilot Vern Pennefather of Launceston, Tas, in the cockpit of his Vampire fighter aircraft. With other members of 78 Fighter Wing, he was taking part in a five week armament practice camp
MALTA0448 Accession Number: MALTA0448
Description
Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Ken Langsford of Newcastle, NSW prepares to take away the battery cart from a Vampire aircraft at the RAF airfield, while LAC John Melmeth of Newcastle, NSW holds the danger flag to show that the plane is loaded with live ammunition. Sergeant Vern Pennefather of Launceston, Tas is the pilot. They are members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, which is in Cyprus for intensive armament practice.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0448
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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