The spire of St Paul's Cathedral in the Maltese capital. This spire was used as an aerial ...

Accession Number MALTA0558
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Maker Sebastian, Jeffrey Graham (Jerry)
Place made Malta: Malta (island), Valletta
Date made 1952-1954
Conflict Period 1950-1959
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

The spire of St Paul's Cathedral in the Maltese capital. This spire was used as an aerial lookout post during the Second World War; it was still used for the same purpose in aerial exercises when the photograph was taken. At the time 78 Fighter Wing RAAF was stationed in Malta for garrison duty.

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