Image Gallery: September 2007
Final flight of the UH-1H Iroquois
21 September 2007
The Final flight of the UH-1H Iroquois helicopters as part of the army’s capabilities took place over Brisbane on Friday the 21st of September 2007. A formation of three Helicopters flew low over the city following the Brisbane River in a salute to the venerable aircraft.
Serving the nation since 1962, the UH-1H or "Huey" first flew with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Malaysia, however it was their use in the Vietnam War that gave them the iconic status they have today with their familiar silhouette and rotor sound. The helicopters have also been involved in peace keeping roles and disaster relief, most recently helping in Tsunami relief operations at Banda Aceh in 2004.
Based at The Army Aviation Centre at Oakey and flying with A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment, the UH-1H is being replaced by the new Multi Role Helicopter (MRH-90), which will increase the capabilities established by the Huey’s offering higher performance, greater load capacity and combat survivability.
For over forty five years, The UH-1H Iroquois has played an important part with the Australian Defence Force. From Malaysia and Vietnam, through to peace keeping in the Middle East, the Sinai and in Bougainville and the Solomon Islands supporting peace monitoring group, and in Australia conducting wide ranging missions such as disaster relief and fire fighting.
It served with the Royal Australian Air Force from 1962 till 1989, the Royal Australian Navy from 1967 to 1987 and most recently the Australian Army from 1989 till today.
| 20070921adf8262658_058 Two Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment make their final flight out of Enoggera. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_150 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment make their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_203 An Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopter from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment makes its final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_277 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment make their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_386 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment make their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_481 Major General Tony Fraser and Captain Brad Wheeler prepare to start pre-flight checks before taking off. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_553 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment prepare to make their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_556 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment prepare to start up and make their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_578 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment make their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_580 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment make their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_596 An Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment make its final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_657 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment prepare to land after their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_666 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment prepare to land after making their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070921adf8262658_710 Australian Army UH-1H Iroquois helicopters from A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment prepare to make their final flight over the city of Brisbane. (Date taken: 21 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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