MALTA0579A
Photograph MALTA0579A Period 1950-1959Two RAAF airmen and their wives ask directions from a policeman on traffic duty in a Maltese town. Identified left to right: Mrs Beryl McNamara and Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Des McNamara of Ipswich,
MALTA0579B Accession Number: MALTA0579B
Description
Two 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 town of Floriana and was built in 1721. Identified left to right: Mrs Beryl McNamara and Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Des McNamara of Ipswich, Qld; and LAC Stan Quinn and his wife Marion of Bargo, NSW. The men are stationed in Malta with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0579B
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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