MALTA0783 Accession Number: MALTA0783

Description

Four pilots from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF play darts in their crew room in between flights at the RAF base in Norfolk. The Wing was in England to take part in the RAF Royal Review air pageant, an event celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Identified left to right: Flying Officer (FO) Bob Hunt DFC of Brisbane, Qld; FO Robert 'Stormy' Fairweather of Fitzroy, Vic (throwing dart); Pilot Officer Vic Oborn DFM of Mont Albert, Vic; and FO Reg Jones of North Sydney, NSW.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0783
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
c July 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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