MALTA0446A
Photograph MALTA0446A Period 1950-1959Two pilots wait to take off while Leading Aircraftman Colin McNally of Blakehurst, NSW carries out a final inspection of a Meteor aircraft. The pilots are Sergeant (Sgt) Barry Weymouth (left) of Esse
MALTA0449 Accession Number: MALTA0449
Description
Leading Aircraftman Lou Detessier of Macleay River, NSW, uses a giant vacuum cleaner to clean inside a Vampire fighter aircraft at the RAF airfield in Cyprus. The cleaner is run through the cockpit and the ammunition bays. Other ground staff of the Wing look on, while two pilots, Sgt Vern Pennefather of Launceston, Tas (standing on the left) and Sergeant (Sgt) Barry Weymouth of Essendon, Vic (sitting on the wing) wait to fly. The men, all members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, were taking part in a five week armament practice camp.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0449
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c February 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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