MALTA0855
Photograph MALTA0855 Period 1950-1959Three members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF with two young charges during a Christmas party at the Wing's base in Malta. The Wing, which was stationed on the island for garrison duty, entertained about 100
MALTA0854 Accession Number: MALTA0854
Description
Four members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF with their young charges during a Christmas party that the Wing gave for about 100 orphans and poor children at its base in Malta. Each airman looked after one child for the afternoon. Identified left to right: Corporal (Cpl) Roy Lowry of Rockhampton, Qld; Cpl Ken Caffrey of Mildura, Vic; Warrant Officer Bill Bell of Brighton, Vic; and Leading Aircraftman Ken Fulton of Geelong, Vic. The Wing was in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0854
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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