MALTA0735B
Photograph MALTA0735B Period 1950-1959RAAF ground staff and RAF Regiment gunners ('Rockapes') defending an airfield near Cologne, West Germany. One man is scanning the sky with binoculars while another operates a Bofors anti aircraft gun
MALTA0735A Accession Number: MALTA0735A
Description
RAAF ground staff and RAF Regiment gunners ('Rockapes') defending an airfield near Cologne, West Germany. One man is scanning the sky with binoculars while another operates a Bofors anti aircraft gun, which features an armoured shield. They are taking part in the large scale NATO exercise Operation Coronet. Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, based in Malta between 1952 and 1954, participated in this exercise after a sojourn in England, where they represented Australia in Coronation activities.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0735A
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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