CH Ext Load Hook up QLT.

Accession Number AWM2019.311.8.19
Collection type Film
Measurement 58 sec
Object type Digital video file
Place made Afghanistan: Zabul Province, Qalat
Date made 11 March 2008
Access Open
Conflict Afghanistan, 2001-2021
Copyright

Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright

Source credit to Jason Otter
Description

Qalat Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP). Filmed by an unidentified pilot in the Jump Seat of A15-106 using the camera of Captain Jason Otter, C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment (5 Avn Regt). Captain Otter (Pilot viewed at :10 sec) later noted: "A Hesco barrier (dirt filled mesh wall), the external wall of the FOB [Qalat Forward Operating Base], can be seen to the east of the FARP. Following on from a US CH-47D Chinook departing with an External Load, our Australian Army CH-47D A15-106 moves into position so that three fuel blivets can be hooked up by American servicemen".

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