MALTA0786A
Photograph MALTA0786A Period 1950-1959Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF ground staff pulling out one of the Wing's Vampire aircraft to its position on the tarmac at the RAF airfield in Norfolk, ready for takeoff in a special formation. A d
MALTA0786B Accession Number: MALTA0786B
Description
Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF ground staff pulling out one of the Wing's Vampire aircraft to its position on the tarmac at the RAF airfield in Norfolk, ready for takeoff in a special formation. A detachment of the Wing was in England to take part in the RAF Royal Review air pageant, one of many events held to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0786B
Photographer
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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