MALTA0659
Photograph MALTA0659 Period 1950-1959Australian and American airmen examine the tail of a Canadian F-86 Sabre jet fighter aircraft (no BT150) at the RAF Station in Norfolk. 78 Fighter Wing RAAF was stationed there while preparing to tak
MALTA0657 Accession Number: MALTA0657
Description
American pilots and Australian ground staff look at the maple leaf insignia on a Royal Canadian Air Force F-86 Sabre fighter aircraft (no BT150) at the RAF Station in Norfolk during a special air display. The Australians are members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, which is in England to take part in the RAF Royal Review air pageant. They are (left to right): Sergeant Norm Martin of Sydney, NSW; Leading Aircraftman (LAC) H C Denney of Robertson, NSW; and LAC Don Wilson of Kempsey, NSW.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0657
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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