The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Portrait of 18548 Captain (Capt) James Douglas Campbell, a flying instructor with 1st Aviation Regiment, based at Amberley, Qld. Capt Campbell served in South Vietnam with the 161 Independent Reconnaissance Flight between September 1966 and September 1967 where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Capt Campbell also piloted the Bell 47, Sioux helicopter which is part of the National Collection held at the Australian War Memorial.
The Bell 47G-3B-1 Sioux light reconnaissance helicopter was a three place machine powered by a Lycoming piston engine. It is fitted with dual controls and three seats. The airframe is constructed of a
Blade for the Bell 47G-3B-1 Sioux light reconaissance helicopter. This aircraft was used in South Vietnam by 161 Reconnaissance Flight, later known as 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight (IRF),
Blade for the Bell 47G-3B-1 Sioux light reconaissance helicopter. This aircraft was used in South Vietnam by 161 Reconnaissance Flight, later known as 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight (IRF),
Major Harry Smith (left) and pilot 18548 Captain (Capt) James Douglas (Jim) Campbell of 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight standing in front of a Bell 47 Sioux helicopter, no A1-401, which was la
Amberley, Qld. 2 April 1968. Portrait of Captain Wright DFC, Second in Command (2IC), 161 Reconnaissance Flight, 1st Aviation Regiment, Amberley, Qld. Captain Wright received the Distinguished Flying
Amberley, Qld. 2 April 1968. Portrait of Major Doyle DFC, Second in Command (2IC), 1st Aviation Regiment, Amberley, Qld. Major Doyle received the Distinguished Flying Cross for missions flown during h
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam. February 1967. A Bell Sioux helicopter from 161 Independent Reconnaissance Flight supporting members of the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR). (Donor P.
Blade for the Bell 47G-3B-1 Sioux light reconaissance helicopter. This aircraft was used in South Vietnam by 161 Reconnaissance Flight, later known as 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight (IRF),
Blade for the Bell 47G-3B-1 Sioux light reconaissance helicopter. This aircraft was used in South Vietnam by 161 Reconnaissance Flight, later known as 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight (IRF),
