MALTA0873
Photograph MALTA0873 Period 1950-1959Two members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF help Santa Claus to put on a parachute before he takes a flight to the Wing's Malta base in a Meteor trainer aircraft. Santa gave toys to 54 children of RAAF perso
MALTA0857 Accession Number: MALTA0857
Description
Children of airmen serving with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF in Malta greet Santa Claus (Flight Sergeant Reg Sandy of Preston, Vic) after his arrival at the Ta'Kali airfield in a Meteor fighter aircraft. They were at a Christmas party held just before the Wing stood down for the Christmas break. In the centre is Flight Lieutenant Jim Payne of Lismore, NSW, Chaplain to the Wing.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0857
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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