MALTA0473
Photograph MALTA0473 Period 1950-1959Flying Officer Lyall Klaffer of Adelaide, SA (left) says goodbye to Flight Lieutenant Jack Cannon of Malvern, Vic at the Malta base of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. FO Klaffer won an American DFC while flyin
MALTA0470 Accession Number: MALTA0470
Description
Portrait of Flying Officer (FO) Lyall Klaffer of Adelaide, SA, who has been recalled from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF in Malta to become aide-de-camp (ADC) to Australia's new Governor General, Field Marshal Sir William Joseph Slim (in office 8 May 1953-2 February 1960). FO Klaffer won an American DFC while flying with 77 Squadron RAAF in Korea. He is shown with his favourite Vampire jet fighter shortly before returning to Australia. The Wing is in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0470
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c April 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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