MALTA0848 Accession Number: MALTA0848

Description

Three members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF with a group of young Maltese girls at a Christmas party that the Wing threw for around 100 orphans and needy children. Identified left to right: Corporal Ken Caffrey of Mildura, Vic; a sister from the orphanage; Warrant Officer Bill Bell of Brighton, Vic; and Sergeant Les Sibbald of South Yarra, Vic. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0848
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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