The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A Bell Iroquois UH-1H helicopter, possibly a rescue slick fitted with a hoist, code named 'Red Catcher', of Detachment A of 9 Squadron RAAF is parked in a revetment. Other buildings and base facilities are visible in the background. The raised structure behind is possibly a water tower. A service hangar sits immediately behind it. This aircraft was later damaged by enemy rockets and after repair it was used as a commuter aircraft. Here it is pictured in a defensive perimeter south east of Saigon.
A Bell Iroquois UH-1H helicopter gunship of 9 Squadron RAAF is parked in a revetment complete with safety wall features. This was a necessary security protection measure as the area was often subject
A Bell Iroquois UH-1H helicopter gunship of 9 Squadron RAAF, possibly serial number A2-773, is being rearmed for another mission. An unidentified armament fitter is loading 2.75 inch rockets (7 on ei
A Bell Iroquois UH-1H helicopter gunship of 9 Squadron RAAF. It is parked on steel reinforcing plates laid on an uneven surface. The full configuration of firepower can be seen through the different
A Bell Iroquois UH-1H helicopter, possibly a US gunship, parked on steel reinforcing plates laid on an uneven surface. This image was taken by a member of 9 Squadron RAAF. An unidentified airman, pr
A Bell Iroquois UH-1H helicopter gunship of 9 Squadron RAAF firing rockets into the jungle during a training run. These gunships were identified by the callsign 'Bushranger'. (Colour version of the
A Bell Iroquois UH-1H helicopter gunship of 9 Squadron RAAF firing rockets into the jungle during a training run. These gunships were identified by the callsign 'Bushranger. (Black and white version
