MALTA0718
Photograph MALTA0718 Period 1950-1959Three pilots of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF discuss their flights after returning in their Vampire aircraft from a rehearsal for the Wing's flying role in the RAF Royal Review Air Show. A detachment from th
MALTA0661 Accession Number: MALTA0661
Description
Flying Officer Reg Jones of North Sydney, NSW (left) is helped with his parachute by Corporal Leonard George Colthorpe (known as George), of Newcastle, NSW before he takes off in his Vampire aircraft. They are in England with a detachment from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF to take part in the Royal Review Air Pageant. Pilots of the Wing are rehearsing for the Wing's formation role in the pageant.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0661
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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