MALTA0733A
Photograph MALTA0733A Period 1950-1959RAAF and RAF Regiment troops defending an airfield near Cologne, West Germany. One man is scanning the sky with binoculars while two others operate a Bofors anti aircraft gun. The were participating
MALTA0733B Accession Number: MALTA0733B
Description
RAAF and RAF Regiment troops defending an airfield near Cologne, West Germany. One man is scanning the sky with binoculars while two others operate a Bofors anti aircraft gun. The were participating in the week long NATO exercise Operation Coronet, which was the biggest and most realistic aerial manoeuvre held in Europe since the end of the Second World War. In addition to servicing the planes, 78 Fighter Wing RAAF carried out airfield defence duties.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0733B
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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