| Accession Number | MALTA0328A |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Sebastian, Jeffrey Graham (Jerry) |
| Place made | Malta: Hal Far |
| Date made | August 1952-December 1952 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A 10-seater Sikorsky Whirlwind HAR 21 helicopter of 848 Squadron, Royal Navy, which came to Malta ...
Description
A 10-seater Sikorsky Whirlwind HAR 21 helicopter of 848 Squadron, Royal Navy, which came to Malta on the aircraft carrier Perseus, preparing to land on the tarmac at the Royal Navy station. 78 Fighter Wing RAAF was based here for the first half of its two year garrison duty posting in Malta.