MALTA0491 Accession Number: MALTA0491

Description

Three wives of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF officers watching a Maltese lace maker at work. The Wing was based in Malta for two years while carrying out garrison duty in the Mediterranean. Left to right: Mrs Beth Bradford of Mosman, NSW; Mrs Joan Payne of Lismore, NSW, wife of the Wing's chaplain; and Mrs Heather Sharkie of Windsor, NSW.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0491
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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