MALTA0659 Accession Number: MALTA0659

Description

Australian 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 take part in the Royal Review Air Pageant.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0659
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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Accession MALTA0659

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