MALTA0977
Photograph MALTA0977 Period 1950-1959Four armourers push a trolley of 500 pound bombs that they are about to load onto Vampire fighter aircraft during an annual armament practice camp at the RAF base in Cyprus. They are members of 78 Fi
MALTA0979 Accession Number: MALTA0979
Description
Two armourers from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF load a 25 pound practice bomb onto an Australian Vampire aircraft before the pilot goes on dive bombing practice. They were with a detachment from the Wing that was attending an annual armament practic camp at the RAF base in Cyprus. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty. Identified left to right: Leading Aircraftman Dudley Carter of Wagga Wagga, NSW and Corporal Jack Weller of Melbourne, Vic.
Details
Accession Number
MALTA0979
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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