| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL27881 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Aircraft |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Copper, Cotton webbing, Rubber, Steel, Vinyl |
| Place made | Switzerland |
| Date made | c 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
PC-6 B1H2 Pilatus Porter aircraft : A14-690
Description
The PC-6 B1H2 Turbo Porter is a high wing monoplane aircraft powered by one turboprop engine. This aircraft type is well known for its Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) ability and low level flying manoeuvrability.
The aircraft is now in a distinctive Olive Green, tan and black camouflage which was applied and used post Vietnam War by the Australian Army Aviation Corps.
The following components are contained within the fuselage: Trailing Edge Flap, Ailerons, Fin and Rudder.
History / Summary
Porter A14-690 was accepted by the Australian Army on 16 January 1969 and served with 161 Independent Reconnaissance Flight based at Nui Dat, South Vietnam from 22 Dec 1969 until the unit was withdrawn in 1972. It flew in excess of 400 sorties and was damaged by enemy ground fire in 1971.
The PC-6 Turbo Porter replaced Cessna aircraft in the Visual Reconnaisance (VR), liaison and support operations for the First Australian Task Force (1ATF).