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RAAF gunship demonstration (RAAF TV 131)
Helicopter gunships of No. 9 Squadron RAAF based at Vung Tau South Vietnam, gave newly-arrived troops of 8 RAR a demonstration of their strike potential and capacity to assist friendly troops on the ground. Two Iroquois helicopter gunships, generally known throughout the Phuoc Tuy province by their radio call sign "Bushranger" provide the active demonstration. Two bushrangers in the air made four firing passes over the firing range during the demonstration. Armament on these gunships consisted of two 7.62mm Mini-guns, rockets and twin M60 side machine guns. Item shows helicopter being reflued, ground staff loading rockets and ammunition. Helicopter in flight firing various pieces of armament during demonstration.
Bushranger gunship of 9 Squadron RAAF firepower demonstration. Multiple passes of the Bushranger are filmed from the ground as it fires Mini-guns, rockets and twin M-60 machine guns onto a target area
Vietnam. 1968-03. Starboard view 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
Vietnam. 1968-03. No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois helicopter gunship, UH-1B A2-1025, commonly known as "Ned Kelly", was the first RAAF helicopter to be fitted with a trial armament system which was fitte
Rocket attack caught on the airfield from the Viet Cong. A direct hit on one of the fuel farms tanks it burned for two days. Rubbish. Assembling a 'Possum' Australian Army Bell Sioux helicopter rotors
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.
Vietnam. 1968-03. Starboard view 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
