MALTA0763
Photograph MALTA0763 Period 1950-1959Ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at dawn in a forest in the Ruhr Valley near Cologne, West Germany, waiting to be taken to the airstrip during the NATO exercise Operation Coronet. This air exerci
MALTA0767 Accession Number: MALTA0767
Description
Leading Aircraftman Peter Maher of Cecil Plains, Qld (left) and Warrant Officer Les Anderson of Brisbane, Qld, both ground staff with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, relax at their camp in a forest near Cologne, West Germany after after a hard day's work. The Wing was taking part in the NATO exercise Operation Coronet. Real battle conditions prevailed in this air exercise, which involved 2000 aircrafat and 40 000 personnel.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0767
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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