MALTA0734
Photograph MALTA0734 Period 1950-1959Pilots of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF work with ground staff to erect the operations centre tent for the Wing at an airfield near Cologne, West Germany. The WIng is taking part in the NATO exercise Operatio
MALTA0741 Accession Number: MALTA0741
Description
Two unidentified ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF recharge the batteries on a battery cart at an airfield near Cologne, West Germany. Battery carts are used to start the engines of jet fighter aircraft. The Wing is taking part in the NATO air exercise Operation Coronet, the largest air manoeuvre in Western Europe since the Second World War.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0741
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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