RAAF gunships in Vietnam Accession Number: F02752

Description

Features an Iroquois converted to a gunship. Shows armourers arming the helicopter, taking off, in flight, air to air shots, target area and guns firing. The converted Iroquois is equipped with two 7.62mm miniguns, twin rocket pods each holding seven 2.75 inch rockets and two M60 machine guns. This film was shot from a chase helicopter flown by Squadron Leader Dirou. Captain of the gunship is the Commanding Officer of 9 Squadron Wing Commander John Paule of Lyons, ACT and formerly of Carnegie, Vic.

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Accession Number
F02752
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Film type: ORP
Format: 16mm
Sound: silent
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Duration
Footage
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Date Made
14 March 1969
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
AWM copyright

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