MALTA0847 Accession Number: MALTA0847

Description

Santa Claus (Flight Sergeant Reg Sandy of Preston, Vic) presents a gift to the youngest orphan in the party of around 100 needy children entertained by 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at their station in Malta. The Wing had been on garrion duty in Malta for about 18 months and would soon return to Australia.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0847
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
December 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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