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Bell UH-1B A2-384 Walkaround Gallery
Another UH-1B on display at Point Cook is A2-384. This airframe has the distinction of being not only the first Iroquois delivered to the RAAF, but the last UH-1B to be taken off RAAF duties. It was first delivered in October 1962, and it was retired from service and handed over to the museum in June 1985, after 23 years’ service.
This is my favorite Huey colour scheme. I grew up in Canberra with Iroquois’ in this scheme wockering around all the time.
These shots were taken from the public gallery, so access was fairly limited. I am hoping to get some shots of the starboard side in early 2008 when I shoot their new UH-1H, A2-377. Watch this space…
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Tail “stinger”. Note the aerial attachment. | UH-1B_A2-384
Tail rotor detail. | UH-1B_A2-384
Transmission and rotor control detail. |
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Overall front view. | UH-1B A2-384
Note the interior colours and the wear patterns on the floor. | UH-1B A2-384
Roof aerial. |
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Main rotor detail. Note the pale blue colour. | UH-1B A2-384
Mid roof detail. | UH-1B A2-384
Pic 9 |
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Rotor head detail. | UH-1B A2-384
Roof detail. | UH-1B A2-384
Air filter fitting. |
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Mystery Tupperware box under rear fuselage. | UH-1B A2-384
Rear fuselage, tail boom and engine fairing detail. | UH-1B A2-384
Close-up of the engine cover catches. |
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Engine screens. | UH-1B A2-384
Boom aerial mounts. | UH-1B A2-384
Tail boom. |
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Bravo type narrow chord symetrical stabilator. | UH-1B A2-384
Boom and fin detail. | UH-1B A2-384
Narrow chord Bravo tail fin. |
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