| Accession Number | MALTA0810B |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Sebastian, Jeffrey Graham (Jerry) |
| Place made | Malta: Ta Kali |
| Date made | June 1953-November 1954 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Pilots and ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF inspecting a new De Havilland T.11 training plane ...
Description
Pilots and ground staff of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF inspecting a new De Havilland T.11 training plane at their airfield in Malta. The aircraft, a two seater Vampire, was the latest form of jet trainer and replaced one of the Meteor Mark VII aircraft that Wing pilots used previously. The Wing was stationed in Malta for garrison duty between July 1952 and December 1954.