Description
Vietnam. 1968-03. Front on 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 armament system which was fitted to each side of the helicopter. The armament system included a XM 157 airborne rocket pod containing seven 2.75 inch Folding Fin Aircraft Rockets, twin side mounted mini-guns and twin door-mounted M60 machine guns which fired 400 rounds of ammunition. (Donor DepAir file 417/5/48 Pt1)
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Accession Number
P01999.002
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Copyright
Status to be assessed
Conflicts
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