| Accession Number | F02717 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 3 min |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
RAAF Public Relations |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Fairbairn |
| Date made | 19 October 1967 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Helicopter training: No 5 Squadron
Description
No. 5 Squadron RAAF based at Fairbairn ACT undergo an intensive flying training programme to ensure that helicopter crews are completely operationally trained to reinforce No. 9 Squadron RAAF in Vietnam. Shows crews at briefing, boarding Iroquois helicopters, aircraft in flight, landing troops and practicing winching "patient" up into helicopter in the Queanbeyan and Snowy Mountains areas.
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Video of Helicopter training: No 5 Squadron (video)