MALTA0856 Accession Number: MALTA0856

Description

Corporal Frank Black of Uralla, NSW carries a Maltese toddler during a special Christmas party given by 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at its base in Malta. At the party the Wing entertained about 100 needy local children, including orphans. The Wing was stationed on the island for garrison duty between mid 1952 and 1954.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0856
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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