MALTA0304
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MALTA0801 Accession Number: MALTA0801
Description
Three armourers of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF prepare to arm up the Wing's Vampire fighter aircraft for a rocket firing exercise. Identified left to right: Corporal Geoff Comer of Bowral, NSW (seated); Leading Aircraftman Jim Neighbour of Queenscliff, Vic (standing); and Sergeant Glen Stockham of Kilburn, SA. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0801
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
June 1953-December 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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