MALTA0849
Photograph MALTA0849 Period 1950-1959Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF entertaining Maltese children at a Christmas party that they gave for 109 orphans and other needy local children at their base in Malta. The Wing was stationed on the
MALTA0851 Accession Number: MALTA0851
Description
A group of Maltese orphans and poor children wait on the tarmac with eight members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF for the arrival of Santa Claus, who is coming to their Christmas party in a Meteor Trainer aircraft. The Wing was entertaining 109 orphans and needy children at its base in Malta, where it was stationed for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0851
Photographer
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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