Who Are They?
These photographs were taken on board the Asturias in November 1948, by Pat Piggott. His wife Irene (Rene) and son Michael are pictured with other passengers. If you can identify them, please let us know.
This new section is under construction. Contributions - or corrections - from ex-service personnel are most welcome.
In September 1952, the Asturias made her last voyage to Australia as a 'passenger vessel'. Before that, on return journeys to Southampton, she carried Australian troops who disembarked for duty at ports such as Malta.
After September 1952 she was commissioned as a troop ship, with her first voyage leaving Southampton on October 30, 1952.
After September 1952 she was commissioned as a troop ship, with her first voyage leaving Southampton on October 30, 1952.
Cliff Schwerin, RAAF 78 Fighter Wing
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[Photo supplied
by Catherine Schwerin who can be contacted via the website administrator]
28 July, 1952
Disembarking from the SS Asturias, members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF head down the companionway to enter small boats which will take them ashore. They have come to Malta to carry out two years garrison duty.
[Source: AWM website, Photographer: Sebastian, Jeffrey G]
Disembarking from the SS Asturias, members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF head down the companionway to enter small boats which will take them ashore. They have come to Malta to carry out two years garrison duty.
[Source: AWM website, Photographer: Sebastian, Jeffrey G]
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