MALTA0742
Photograph MALTA0742 Period 1950-1959An unidentified member of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF (in a borrowed cap) snatches some sleep on the ground at an airfield near Cologne, West Germany. The Wing was taking part in the NATO exercise Operation
MALTA0731 Accession Number: MALTA0731
Description
Unidentified ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF drag out heavy nets to camouflage the Vampire aircraft between sorties at an airfield near Cologne, Germany. They are taking part in the NATO air exercise Operation Coronet.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0731
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
25-31 July 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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