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MALTA0474 Accession Number: MALTA0474
Description
Flying Officer (FO) Bob 'Stormy' Fairweather of Preston, Vic (left), a new pilot with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, prepares to take off on his jet conversion flight in a Meteor trainer aircraft at the Wing's airfield in Malta. Seated in the rear cockpit is his new Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader John 'Bay' Adams DFC, AFC of Malvern, Vic. FO Fairweather flew Mustang aircraft during his tour of operations with 77 Squadron RAAF in Korea. The Wing is carrying out garrison duty around the Mediterranean.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0474
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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