MALTA0823 Accession Number: MALTA0823

Description

The Governor of Malta, Sir Gerald Creasy (left), inspects the tarmac area at the airfield of 78 Fighter Wing airfield in Malta. With him are the Commanding Officers of the Wing's two Squadrons, Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) John 'Bay' Adams DFC, AFC; and Sqn Ldr Stuart 'Brick' Bradford DFC of Mosman, NSW. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0823
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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