MALTA0582 Accession Number: MALTA0582

Description

Two RAAF pilots who were decorated for their service in Korea at a special investiture held at the Governor's Palace in Malta. They are (left) Flying Officer Bob Hunt of Brisbane, Qld, who received a Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) ; and Pilot Officer John Myers of Randwick, NSW, who received a Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM). Hunt flew 115 operation sorties with 77 Squadron in the Mustang stage of operations and Myers completed 220 raids in Meteor aircraft. When decorated they were members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, stationed in Malta for garrison duty.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0582
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
October 1952?
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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