MALTA0680
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MALTA0652 Accession Number: MALTA0652
Description
Pilots of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF return to the crewroom after a familiarisation flight around Norfolk. They were preparing to fly in formation in the RAF Royal Review air pageant. Identified left to right: Pilot Officer (PO) John Myers DFM of Randwick, NSW; Flying Officer (FO) Bob Hunt DFC of Brisbane; PO Keith Meggs DFM of Preston, Vic; PO Reg Jones of Sydney, NSW; Flight Lieutenant Geoff Thornton DFM, AFM of Mildura, Vic; Squadron Leader Ken Andrews of Bronte, NSW; FO Les Reading DFC of Cunderdin, WA; and FO Brian Nicolls DFM of Goulburn, NSW.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0652
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
July 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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