MALTA0680
Photograph MALTA0680 Period 1950-1959Pilots from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF on the tarmac at the RAF base in Norfolk. They were about to take off on a rehearsal flight for their role in the RAF Royal Review air pageant. Identified left to ri
MALTA0689 Accession Number: MALTA0689
Description
Two pilots from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF discuss the performance of their aircraft with skilled aero engineers of the Wing's Maintenance Squadron. A detachment from the Wing is stationed at the RAF base in Norfolk while preparing to take part in the Royal Review air show. Identified left to right: Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Bill Horsman DFC of Strathfield, NSW; Warrant Officer Bill Carlson of Dulwich Hill, NSW; Flying Officer Les Reading DFC of Cunderdin, WA; and Flt Lt Leo Smyth, Engineering Officer, of Essendon, Vic.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0689
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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