| Accession Number | MALTA0075 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Sebastian, Jeffrey Graham (Jerry) |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | July 1952 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Ship's officers of the SS Asturias explain how to calculate the sun's position using a sextant to ...
Description
Ship's officers of the SS Asturias explain how to calculate the sun's position using a sextant to members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF. The Wing is sailing to Malta for garrison duty. Identified left to right: Third Officer G Paynes of Bristol, UK; Leading Aircraftman J W Bourke of Manly, NSW; First Officer F Williams of Liverpool, UK; Corporal (Cpl) G W Linklater of Tully, Qld; Cpl F Williams of Essendon, Vic.