MALTA0768
Photograph MALTA0768 Period 1950-1959Three ground staff members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF hold their bedding as they get ready to spend the night in a forest near Cologne, West Germany. They were taking part in the NATO exercise Operation
MALTA0740 Accession Number: MALTA0740
Description
Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Thornton DFM, AFM of Mildura, Vic and Corporal Terry Ryan of Newcastle, NSW wait for a scramble (a call to get airborne promptly and defend a place from enemy aircraft). They are members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, which is taking part in the NATO air exercise Operation Coronet near Cologne in West Germany.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0740
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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