P01999.018 Accession Number: P01999.018

Description

Vietnam. 1968-03. 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. Note the XM 157 airborne rocket pod which carried seven 2.75 inch Folding Fin Aircraft Rockets, the twin side-mounted M60 c machine guns and the ammunition storage boxes. (Donor DepAir file 417/5/48 Pt1)

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Accession Number
P01999.018
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
March 1968
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Conflicts

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