MALTA0828 Accession Number: MALTA0828

Description

The Governor of Malta, Sir Gerald Creasy, meets senior non commissioned officers (NCOs) of the first line serving section of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at their base in Malta. They are (left to right): Warrant Officer Bill Carlson of Dulwich Hill, NSW; Sergeant (Sgt) Stan Buckham of Rockdale, NSW; and Sgt Eric McLean of Schofields, NSW.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0828
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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