MALTA0825 Accession Number: MALTA0825

Description

Sir Gerald Creasy, Governor of Malta, examines a Vampire Trainer fighter aircraft during a visit to 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at their station in Malta. Squadron Leader John 'Bay' Adams DFC, AFC of Malvern, Vic explains the cockpit layout. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0825
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
7 December 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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