9SQN RAAF OPERATIONS IN VIETNAM

9SQN RAAF OPERATIONS IN VIETNAM

Feb 21, 2023 | 9SQN Second Era, 9SQN Vietnam

This note was written in October 2000 describing one junior ex 9 SQN pilot’s memories of 9 Squadron RAAF in Vietnam from March 1970 to May 1971.   Please forward any corrections, additions, and comment, to either the Secretary or President of the 9 Squadron RAAF...
New Hueys arrive for 9 Squadron, October 29, 1962

New Hueys arrive for 9 Squadron, October 29, 1962

Feb 2, 2022 | 9SQN Second Era

Since its reformation in the early 1960s, the crew of 9 Squadron had trained on and eventually operated the newly purchased Bell UH-1 Iroquis. Following a government order for eight of the new helicopters in April 1961, an RAAF crew were sent to train on the aircraft....
Battle of Long Tan

Battle of Long Tan

Jan 21, 2022 | 9SQN Second Era, Australian Army

During the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966 two No. 9 Squadron Iroquois flown by Flight Lieutenants Cliff Dohle and Frank Riley completed a hazardous mission to resupply D Company, 6 RAR which was heavily outnumbered and running dangerously low on ammunition. The...
No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois ‘Gunships’

No. 9 Squadron RAAF Iroquois ‘Gunships’

Jan 14, 2021 | 9SQN Second Era, 9SQN Vietnam

In July 1968 a No. 9 Squadron ‘in-house’ Gunship Development commenced, led by (then) Squadron Leader Brian Dirou DFC, Pilot. The prototype aircraft was UH-1H A2-773 (displayed at the AWM in Canberra). Flight trials commenced and development continued until November....