MALTA0695A Accession Number: MALTA0695A

Description

Australian High Commissioner Sir Thomas White inspects a combined RAF and RAAF Guard of Honour during a visit to 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at the RAF airfield in Norfolk, England. The Wing was in England to represent the RAAF at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and to take part in the RAF Royal Review air pageant.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0695A
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c July 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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