MALTA0271
Photograph MALTA0271 Period 1950-1959A party from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF leaving the parish church known as Mosta Dome during a sightseeing tour of Malta. The men were stationed on the island for garrison duty. The building has the third
MALTA1011 Accession Number: MALTA1011
Description
A party from 78 Fighter Wing RAAF look at the 19th century parish church known as Mosta Dome, which has the third biggest unsupported dome in Europe after St Peter's in Rome and St Paul's in London. A German bomb penetrated the dome in April 1942 while a church service was in progress, but miraculously failed to explode. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty.
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Accession Number
MALTA1011
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Date Made
1952-1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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