MALTA0802
Photograph MALTA0802 Period 1950-1959Two unidentified ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF on the first line servicing job before a Vampire aircraft takes to the air. Identified left to right: Warrant Officer Les Anderson of Sydney, NSW
MALTA0800 Accession Number: MALTA0800
Description
A pilot from 78 Fighter Wing checks his aircraft with two members of ground staff before taking off for a flight around the Mediterranean. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty. Identified left to right: Squadron Leader Geoffrey Newstead of Bentleigh, Vic; Warrant Officer Les Anderson of Sydney, NSW; and Leading Aircraftman Tony Brown of Wingham, NSW.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0800
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
1952-1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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