Accession Number | MALTA0735B |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
Maker |
Sebastian, Jeffrey Graham (Jerry) |
Place made | Germany: Wahn |
Date made | 25-31 July 1953 |
Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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RAAF ground staff and RAF Regiment gunners ('Rockapes') defending an airfield near Cologne, West ...
Description
RAAF ground staff and RAF Regiment gunners ('Rockapes') defending an airfield near Cologne, West Germany. One man is scanning the sky with binoculars while another operates a Bofors anti aircraft gun, which features an armoured shield. They are taking part in the large scale NATO exercise Operation Coronet. Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, based in Malta between 1952 and 1954, participated in this exercise after a sojourn in England, where they represented Australia in Coronation activities.