MALTA0999
Photograph MALTA0999 Period 1950-1959Four pilots from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF leave the tarmac after a gunnery mission. They were attending an annual armament practice camp at the RAF base in Cyprus. Identified left to right: Flying Offic
MALTA0964 Accession Number: MALTA0964
Description
Three pilots from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF at the RAF base in Cyprus, where they were taking part in an armament practice camp. Identified left to right: Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Eric Ramsay DFC of South Perth, WA; Pilot Officer Athol Fraser of Nedlands, WA and Flt Lt Les Reading DFC of Cunderdin, WA. All three flew a tour of operations with 77 Squadron RAAF in the Korean War before joining the Wing, which is stationed in Malta for garrison duty.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0964
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
1 June-5 July 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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