Accession Number | P01999.008 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white |
Physical description | Black & white |
Place made | Vietnam |
Date made | March 1968 |
Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
Vietnam. 1968-03. The cockpit control panel of No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois helicopter gunship, ...
Description
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)