MALTA0638
Photograph MALTA0638 Period 1950-1959Four pilots of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF encounter one of their former Squadron mates, Flying Officer Griffin Boord of Semaphore, SA, a former RAAF cadet who is in England on exchange duty with the RAF. I
MALTA0639 Accession Number: MALTA0639
Description
Flying Officer (FO) Griffin Boord of Semaphore, SA, a former RAAF cadet officer on exchange duty with the RAF in England, talking with three members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at an RAF station in England. FO Boord was the only Australian pilot taking part in the Coronation fly past. The Wing was in England to take part in the Royal Review air pageant, an event celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Identified left to right: Flight Lieutenant Bill Horsman of Strathfield, NSW; FO Reg Jones of North Sydney, NSW; FO Boord; and Pilot Officer Barry Weymouth of Essendon, Vic.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0639
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c April 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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