No 9 Squadron helicopters in Vietnam Accession Number: F02764

Description

This RAAF PR/TV news item is a condensed general coverage of No. 9 Iroquois Squadron daily activities in South Vietnam. Item shows RAAF fitters servicing Iroquois helicopters, helicopters in flight - including a sequence of a gunship in action supporting other Iroquois; helicopters transporting troops. Re-supply of rations, stores and ammunition and "dust off' (medical evacuation) are also part of routine activity but are not shown in this item. These activities are covered in other RAAF PR/TV news items held.

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Accession Number
F02764
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Film type: CP
Format: 16mm
Sound: sound
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Duration
Footage
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Date Made
2 October 1969
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
AWM copyright

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