MALTA0530
Photograph MALTA0530 Period 1950-1959A fighter pilot from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF returns to base at dusk in his Vampire aircraft at the end of a day's round the clock training attacks on British Air Defences in the Suez Canal Zone. While
MALTA0532 Accession Number: MALTA0532
Description
Vampire aircraft of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF are refuelled at the RAF base in Cyprus after attacking British Air Defences in the Suez Canal Zone. While the Wing was stationed in Malta on garrison duty, a detachment was in Cyprus to take part in the Middle East Air Force (MEAF) exercise known as Session. The exercise involved air defence of the Canal Zone; the Wing's role was to provide part of a high speed, high altitude bomber force and low level intruder force, and to carry out occasional diversionary sweeps near the main target area.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0532
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
25-28 March 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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