MALTA0490 Accession Number: MALTA0490

Description

Two wives of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF personnel at the markets in a small town in Malta. The Wing was based on the island while carrying out garrison duties in the Mediterranean. Identified left to right: Pablo, a local vegetable seller; Mrs Tony Gillies of Punchbowl, NSW with her daughter Lorraine; and Mrs Barbara Steet of Sans Souci, NSW.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0490
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
1952-1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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