Vietnam. 1968-03. The cockpit control panel of No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois helicopter gunship, ...

Accession Number P01999.008
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Place made Vietnam
Date made March 1968
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
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Vietnam. 1968-03. The cockpit control panel of No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois helicopter gunship, UH-1B A2-1025, commonly known as "Ned Kelly". This aircraft was the first RAAF helicopter to be fitted with a trial armament system which was fitted to each side of the helicopter. Seated at the controls of the helicopter is the pilot Squadron Leader J.H. Cox, from the aircraft armament project team. (Donor DepAir file 417/5/48 Pt1)

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