| Accession Number | P01999.011 |
|---|---|
| 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 external stores rack assembly on No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois helicopter ...
Description
Vietnam. 1968-03. The external stores rack assembly on No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois helicopter gunship UH-1B A2-1025, commonly known as "Ned Kelly", the first RAAF aircraft to be fitted with a trial armament system. The stores rack assembly supported the XM 157 airborne rocket pod which carried seven 2.75 inch Folding Fin Aircraft Rockets. (Donor DepAir file 417/5/48 Pt1)