MALTA0829 Accession Number: MALTA0829

Description

The Governor of Malta, Sir Gerald Creasy (left) shakes hands with Flight Lieutenant Les Reading DFC of Cunderdin, WA, during his visit to 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at their station in Malta. The Wing would shortly return to Australia after about 18 months garrison duty on the island.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0829
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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