MALTA0577 Accession Number: MALTA0577

Description

Two members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF having their photographs taken with their wives in front of the statue of Christ the King in Malta. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty at the time. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Stan Quinn and Mrs Marion Quinn of Bargo, NSW; Mrs Beryl McNamara and LAC Des McNamara of Ipswich, Qld.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0577
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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