by Admin | Feb 2, 2022 | Third Era
After many years of operating the UH-1 Iroquis, it was decided that a new helicopter was needed for the modern era. One of the squadrons with the privilege of taking part in this new adoption process was No. 9 Squadron. In February of 1988, the squadron began to train...
by Admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Third Era
A few notes on the Tobruk trials by Rob Haylock: Before the planned self-deploying PNG trip, we had to do some training with the HMAS Tobruk, a Landing Ship Transport, LST, and at the time, the Flagship of the Navy. We took 2 choppers and flew to the Tobruk, just...
by Admin | Jan 15, 2021 | Third Era
Recollections by Wing Commander Peter Spurgin, Commanding Officer No. 9 Squadron. January 1981 – November 1982 Overview During this period, No 9 Sqn was involved in, inter alia: Army support including troop training and Gunship fire-power demonstrations;...
by Admin | Jan 15, 2021 | Third Era
Recollections by Wing Commander Nick Leray-Meyer AM Commanding Officer No. 9 Squadron RAAF. 2 January 1979 – 13 January 1981 Notification In early 1978, having just (somewhat reluctantly) settled into a new staff officer position at the newly formed Chief of Air...
by Admin | Jan 13, 2021 | 9SQN, Third Era
A2-110A2-110 ‘Hotel Model’ gunship configuration in-flight; transferred to Army Aviation in December 1989. Acr29726740883224923524RAAF Iroquois A2-085 in UN Sinai livery. Initially a ‘Delta’, upgraded to ‘Hotel’ Model and transferred to Army Aviation in January 1990....
