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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…


UH-1B_A2-384 Tail “stinger”. Note the aerial attachment.	UH-1B_A2-384 Tail rotor detail.	UH-1B_A2-384 Transmission and rotor control detail.


UH-1B A2-384 Overall front view.	UH-1B A2-384 Note the interior colours and the wear patterns on the floor.	UH-1B A2-384 Roof aerial.


UH-1B A2-384 Main rotor detail. Note the pale blue colour.	UH-1B A2-384 Mid roof detail.	UH-1B A2-384 Pic 9


UH-1B A2-384 Rotor head detail.	UH-1B A2-384 Roof detail.	UH-1B A2-384 Air filter fitting.


UH-1B A2-384 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.