MALTA0611 Accession Number: MALTA0611

Description

Rear Admiral Refet Arnom of the Turkish Navy (left), The Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Group Captain Brian Eaton DSO and bar, DFC of Canterbury, Vic, Officer Commanding 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, at the Anzac Day Service in Malta. In 1953 Gp Capt Eaton was the Honorary President of the Malta Anzac Committee, which organised the service each year. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0611
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
25 April 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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