MALTA0585
Photograph MALTA0585 Period 1950-1959Two RAAF pilots and their wives pictured after a special investiture at the Governor's Palace in Malta, where the pilots received decorations for their service in Korea. The men are now stationed in
MALTA0583 Accession Number: MALTA0583
Description
Mrs Claire Myers of Waverley, NSW smiles at her husband, Pilot Officer (PO) John Myers, after his investiture with the Distinguished Flying Medal at the Governor's Palace, Malta. PO Myers won his decoration for his flying in the Korean War. He was married shortly before leaving Australia at Christmas 1952 to join 78 Fighter Wing RAAF in Malta; his wife joined him later. PO Myers died in 1969 when he crashed during a night training exercise in the Malacca Strait.
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Accession Number
MALTA0583
Photographer
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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