MALTA0859 Accession Number: MALTA0859

Description

Sergeant Les Sibbald of South Yarra, Vic helps entertain Maltese orphans during a special Christmas party given by 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at its base in Malta. The Wing was stationed on the island for garrison duty and took part in many exercises and other activities around the Mediterranean.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0859
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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