MALTA0971
Photograph MALTA0971 Period 1950-1959While waiting to load bombs onto a Vampire fighter aircraft, Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Frank Wallis of Carnegie, Vic, reads a letter from home. LAC Wallis is a member of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, which i
MALTA0972 Accession Number: MALTA0972
Description
While waiting to load bombs onto a Vampire fighter aircraft, Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Frank Wallis of Carnegie, Vic, reads a letter from home. LAC Wallis is a member of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, which is stationed in Malta for garrison duty. Wing personnel are taking part in an annual armament practice practice camp at the RAF base in Cyprus.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0972
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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