MALTA0785 Accession Number: MALTA0785

Description

Flying Officer Bob 'Stormy' Fairweather of Fitzroy bids farewell to two unidentified WRAF members just before taking off on a familiarisation flight around England. FO Fairweather was part of a detachment from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF that went to England to take part in the RAF Royal Review air pageant.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0785
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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