MALTA0774
Photograph MALTA0774 Period 1950-1959A Meteor F.8 aircraft of 616 South Yorkshire Auxiliary Squadron RAF on the tarmac at the Malta base of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty.
MALTA0771 Accession Number: MALTA0771
Description
Four unidentified part time ground staff members ('erks') from 616 South Yorkshire Squadron RAF pose with one of their Meteor fighter aircraft at the Malta airstrip of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. Ground staff of the RAF Auxiliary Squadron are mainly civilians. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0771
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
June-August 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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