| Accession Number | P02694.019 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Richardson, Robert Victor |
| Place made | Malaya: Penang, Butterworth |
| Date made | c 1965 |
| Conflict |
Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
An Avro Vulcan bomber aircraft of the RAF shown shortly after landing at the RAAF base at ...
Description
An Avro Vulcan bomber aircraft of the RAF shown shortly after landing at the RAAF base at Butterworth, Malaysia. It landed during a period of 'strip alert' and fully armed Sabre aircraft of 77 Squadron, RAAF can be seen in the background. This base was used by several air forces of the Commonwealth during the Confrontation period from 1963 to 1966.