| Accession Number | MALTA0674 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Sebastian, Jeffrey Graham (Jerry) |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Norfolk |
| Date made | July 1953 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Five members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF chat to world speedway champion Jack Young of South ...
Description
Five members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF chat to world speedway champion Jack Young of South Australia (on bike) at the Norwich speedway. Young was a member of the Australian speedway team that defeated England in the first Speedway Test in Norwich. The airmen were based nearby at RAF station Horsham St Faith while preparing for the Royal Review air pageant. Identified left to right: Sergeant Glen Stockham of Kilburn, NSW; Aub Lawson, Australian speedway team captain, of South Australia; Sgt Eric McLean of Schofields, NSW; Corporal (Cpl) Lyall Willis of Launceston, Tas; and Cpl Pat Hogan of Brisbane, Qld.