MALTA0579B
Photograph MALTA0579B Period 1950-1959Two RAAF airmen and their wives ask directions from a policeman on traffic duty in a Maltese town. The gateway in the background, known as Portes des Bombes, was formerly the main entrance to the tow
MALTA0578 Accession Number: MALTA0578
Description
Accompanied by his wife Joan and son David, Warrant Officer (WO) Roy 'Tiger' Lyons of Footscray, Vic asks a policeman for directions to Sliema. The gateway in the background, known as Portes des Bombes, was formerly the main entrance to the town of Floriana and was built in 1721. WO Lyons is stationed in Malta with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0578
Photographer
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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