BELL UH-1H IROQUOIS A2-310
MSN 13310
(AA000095)

 

SEP07

 

QAM thanks Peter Graves for funding the purchase of this aircraft.

 

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5SQN Fairbairn JUN74 - JUL77
35SQN Townsville JUL77 - FEB78
5SQN Fairbairn JUN80 - MAY82
35SQN Townsville MAY82 - SEP82
9SQN Amberley SEP82 - MAY84
35SQN Townsville MAY84 - DEC89
ARMY DEC89 - NOV11
Glossary

 
72-21611
    
72
   Issued US serial 72-21611. (Source: 1)
A2-310
AIR FORCE
04DEC73
 RAAF Log Book opened at 6.05 hours test flying by Bell Helicopter Company. (Source: 2)
A2-310 was the last Iroquois delivered to the RAAF.
01APR74
 Allotted from RAAF Washington to 3AD Amberley. (Source: 2)
5SQN - FAIRBAIRN
11JUN74
 Allotted to 5SQN, Fairbairn, ACT. (Source: 2)
Note: The 5SQN ORB (Source: 4) does not record any aircraft serials until JUN80.
28SEP74
 While operating with 5SQN in PNG, A2-310 participated in the search for Iroquois A2-383 (9SQN) which crashed at Mt Bosavi (8,000 feet AMSL). A2-279 (9SQN) was first to reach the crash site but bad weather precluded a rescue. The crew of A2-383 spent the night on the mountain top while A2-279 and A2-310 overnighted at Bosavi Mission. (Source: 3)
29SEP74
 The crew from A2-383 were rescued at 0630 and attended to by a doctor at the mission. They were then flown to Nomad River to join a Caribou to Goroka. A2-310 and crew returned to Mount Hagen. (Source: 3)
35SQN - TOWNSVILLE
1977
    
06JUL77
 Allotted to 35SQN, Townsville, QLD. Total Time (all at 5SQN): 1364.0 hrs. (Source: 2)
07SEP77
 A2-310 (with 278) participated in Exercise Endeavour Gold transporting senior Army officers. Crew: FLTLT K.E. Webb, FLGOFF S.J. Wessels & LAC P.B. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
16SEP77
 A2-310 transported Senator Webster (Minister for Science) to Cape Ferguson for the opening of the Australian Institute of Marine Science. Crew: SQNLDR J.F. Hazelwood, WGCDR J. Staal & LAC G.P. Aldridge. (Source: 9)
10OCT77
 A2-310 flew Townsville-Cowley-Innisfail-Townsville transporting a CSIRO team making a terrain evaluation study in the Innisfail area until 12OCT77. Crew: SQNLDR J.F. Hazelwood, PLTOFF T.B. Sloane & CPL N.A. McCamish. (Source: 9)
14NOV77
 A2-310 flew Townsville-Cairns-Greenvale-Townsville on a visual reconnaissance in support of Exercise Game Fisher. The aircraft went u/s at Greenvale with a failed 42 degree gearbox necessitating a rescue by A2-296. Crew: FLTLT L.R. Ward, PLTOFF T.B. Sloane & CPL P.B. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
22NOV77
 A2-310 flew to Lavarack Barracks to provide rapelling training for 3TF contingent to Butterworth. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
14OCT77
 Allotted to 9SQN, Amberley, QLD for D service and repaint at 3AD. Total Time: 1501.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
09NOV77
 Allotted to 35SQN. (Source: 2)
03DEC77
 A2-310 (with 296 & 278 and with Caribou A4-173, 159 & 234) flew a Jubilee Salute Flypast and demonstrations on 03/04DEC77. Crew: SQNLDR J.F. Hazelwood, WGCDR J. Staal & SGT E.G. Maxwell. (Source: 9)
15DEC77
 A2-310 flew a reconnaissance of the High Range and Mount Spec training areas for Exercise Pacific Bond planning group. Crew: WGCDR J. Staal, GPCAPT P.J. Scully & SGT E.G. Maxwell. (Source: 9)
1978
    
01FEB78
 A2-310 (with Caribou A4-164) transported 22 Royal Marines to Cairns. Crew: FLTLT G.R. Farrell, FLTLT L.R. Ward and CPL G.P. Aldridge. (Source: 9)
05FEB78
 Allotted to 5SQN. Total Time: 1561.6 hrs. (Source: 2)
DEC78
 Conducted rapelling training at Point Cook. Photo 1 Photo 2
1980
    
9SQN - AMBERLEY
14APR80
 Ferry time from 5SQN to 9SQN (4.0 hrs). (Source: 2)
15APR80
 Ferry time from 5SQN to 9SQN (1.9 hrs). Total Time: 2648.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
5SQN - FAIRBAIRN
11JUN80
 Allotted to 5SQN. Total Time: 2740.9 hrs. (Source: 2)
11JUN80
 A2-310 returned to 5SQN Fairbairn from Amberley where it had been on loan to 9SQN. Crew: FLTLT Madsen & FLGOFF Thrupp. (Source: 4)
14JUN80
 A2-310 (with 485, 490 & 505) detached to Diggers Creek, Kosciuszko on a snow training exercise as the area is part of 5SQN's SAR area of responsibility. Crew: non specific. (Source: 4)
22JUL80
 A2-310 flew from Victoria Barracks to Richmond intending to fly to Glenbrook on 23JUL80 with MAJGEN Bennett and staff lecturing at the ADF Academy. Crew: FLTLT Madsen, FLGOFF Hodge & CPL Brown. A2-310 went u/s at Richmond and was replaced by A2-459. (Source: 4)
04AUG80
 A2-310 flew to Nowra and then out to HMAS Melbourne which was approximately 60 miles off the coast. The task was pilot continuation training. Crew: FLTLT Nicholls, SQNLDR Hudson, SQNLDR Millsom, CPL Shorten & CPL Wroblewski. FLTLT Nicholls and SQNLDR Hudson performed day and night carrier deck landings while SQNLDR Millsom carried out day landings only. The aircraft returned to Canberra on 05AUG80. (Source: 4)
17AUG80
 A2-310 (with 480) flew in formation to Puckapunyal. On 18AUG80 they completed Exercise Trojan Horse which involved route reconnaissance for Army Staff College syndicates in the Glenburn and Thornton regions. A2-310 returned to Canberra on 19AUG80. Crew: FLTLT McLeod, FLGOFF Presneill & CPL Campbell. (Source: 4)
01SEP80
 A2-310 flew to the Shoalwater Bay training area to provide SAR coverage for Exercise Normandy Ranger. Crew #1: FLTLT McLeod, FLGOFF Presneill & CPL Martin. Crew #2 from 22SEP80: FLTLT Hussey, FLGOFF Blake, FLGOFF Richards, CPL Campbell & CPL Buckley. (Source: 4)
03OCT80
 A2-310 (with 484, 487 & 488) flew to Laverton. On 04OCT80 the four aircraft departed Laverton for Geelong in support of 3 Div Field Force Group uplifting pax at Geelong for an aerial reconnaissance of the Anglesea area. The aircraft returned to Laverton after dropping off pax at Geelong. The circuit was repeated four times on the same day. The aircraft did not return to Canberra because of retasking on bushfire support in SE Victoria. Crew: non specific. (Source: 4)
06OCT80
 A2-310 flew from Laverton to Williamtown for rapelling training in support of No 2 Commando Company. However due to retasking on bushfire support only dry run-throughs were completed. Crew: FLGOFF Buddery, FLGOFF Presneill, CPL Ryan & CPL Martin. (Source: 4)
07OCT80
 A2-310 positioned from Laverton to Mallacoota to transport firefighters who had arrived by C-130. The aircraft returned to Canberra on 08OCT80. Crew: FLGOFF Buddery, FLGOFF Presneill, CPL Ryan & CPL Martin. (Source: 4)
17OCT80
 A2-310 (with 486) in support of 1 Comando Company was to fly 12 pax from Dochra to Middle Head but only half the task was completed because A2-310 went u/s. Crew: non specific. (Source: 4)
06NOV80
 A2-310 flew to Katoomba with parts for A2-488 which had gone u/s while conducting bushfire patrols in the Jamieson Valley. Crew: LEUT Sinclair (E888927). (Source: 4)
13NOV80
 A2-310 flew the Air Officer Commanding, Operation Command, AVM Ridgeway and his wife from Canberra to Glenbrook. Crew: non specific. (Source: 4)
18NOV80
 A2-310 (with 510, 484 & 486) flew in formation to the Bulga Creek area in the Brindabella Ranges to insert 130 troops from the Royal Military College at Duntroon. However three of the four aircraft went u/s in the field and the task was completed by the remaining aircraft (serials not recorded). Crew: FLGOFF Stone, PLTOFF Elliot & CPL Saunders. (Source: 4)
19NOV80
 A2-310 (with 510) flew to Merimbula to provide aerial observation of bushfires in a region 10 miles south of Eden. The aircraft returned to Canberra the same day after being relieved by three aircraft from 9SQN. Crew: FLGOFF Blake, PLTOFF Oddie & CPL Wetherall. (Source: 4)
01DEC80
 A2-310 flew the Governor of NSW, Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE (24 May 1916 – 21 February 2002) from Sydney to Operational Command and return to Government House in the afternoon. Crew: FLGOFF Stone, PLTOFF Barden & CPL Young. (Source: 4)
03DEC80
 A2-310 flew 28 Army Psychologists from Williamtown to a pad north of Port Stephens. On 04DEC80 an attempt at extraction was aborted because of bad weather and the aircraft returned to Williamtown. The subsequent presumed successful extraction is not recorded! Crew: FLGOFF Blake, FLGOFF Presneill, CPL Young & LAC Mulder. (Source: 4)
05DEC80
 A2-310 flew to Richmond for familiarisation of 12 Aeromedical Evacuation Course students before returning to Fairbairn. Crew: FLGOFF Blake, FLGOFF Presneill, CPL Young & LAC Mulder. (Source: 4)
17DEC80
 A2-310 (with 484, 486 & 489) in conjunction with three civilian light aircraft supported the Department of Transport in a SAR for a light aircraft that had gone missing on 16DEC80. The wreckage was subsequently located 10 miles south of Tumut. Crew: FLTLT Howell, PLTOFF Barden, CPL Darcy & CPL Praniess. (Source: 4)
The crashed aircraft was BN-2A MkIII-1 Trislander VH-EGU. The pilot and one passenger received fatal injuries. The recovery operation was flown by A2-506 on 18DEC80.
Photo of VH-EGU
19DEC80
 A2-310 conveyed Father Christmas to the school for underprivileged children at Mary Mead. Crew: FLGOFF Stone, FLTLT Howell, SGT Wyatt plus Santa! (Source: 4)
1981
    
23FEB81
 A2-310 operated from Laverton providing an airborne camera platform for a Defence Force recruiting film along the Victorian coastline from Wilson's Promontory to Warrnambool. The task was completed on 25FEB81. Crew: SQNLDR D.M. Fielding, FLTLT M.W. Buddery & CPL R. Wetherell. (Source: 5)
11MAR81
 A2-310 supported the Army School of Health at Healesville with displays of static and airborne medevac procedures. Crew: SQNLDR M.J. Hudson, FLTLT Hickerton & CPL R. Gildare. (Source: 5)
14MAR81
 A2-310 supported 2/15 FD Regiment at Puckapunyal with reconnaissance sorties for selection of gun sites. The task concluded on 15MAR81. Crew: FLGOFF D.C. Richards, FLTLT Holden & CPL Pawliw. (Source: 5)
18MAR81
 A2-310 flew to Portsea for a task planning meeting with 2CMDO and OCS Portsea. The task was completed on 19MAR81. Crew: SQNLDR Hudson & SQNLDR Fielding. (Source: 5)
27MAR81
 A2-310 conveyed Air Marshal N. McNamara and Mrs. McNamara from Canberra to Darling Harbour Heliport. The crew remained in the area to participate in an air display at Schofields and also convey AM McNamara and Mrs McNamara from Penrith to HQOC and to Schofields and return to Canberra after the display. Crew: FLTLT AQ. Samulski, PLTOFF Elliot & CPL W. Martin. (Source: 5)
03APR81
 A2-310 flew to Holsworthy where 30 pax from 104 Signals Squadron were given familiarisation flights. Later six Radio Detachments and manpack equipment were inserted in the O'Haires Creek training area. An aerial reconnaissance was then conducted for OC 104 Signals Squadron. Familiarisation and deployment training was then conducted for approximately 40 pax from 23 Field Regiment. Due to the aircraft going u/s this task was not completed before the aircraft returned to Fairbairn on 04APR81. Crew: FLTLT A.R. Blake, PLTOFF K.W. Dybing & CPL M.R. Ryan. (Source: 5)
10APR81
 A2-310 (with 487, 510, 485, 489, 490, 506, 484 & 488) deployed to Laverton to support 2 Commando Company on tactical formation insertion and extraction at Puckapunyal before being redeployed to Shepparton. At first light on 11APR81 a tactical formation insertion and extraction was conducted at Tocumwal. That afternoon 2 Commando was flown to Fort Jellibrand at Williamtown with the 5SQN aircraft returning to Canberra the same day. Crew: non specific. (Source: 5)
23APR81
 A2-310 flew to Richmond on the regular courier service. Crew: FLGOFF Stone, PLTOFF Dybing & CPL Buckley. (Source: 5)
27APR81
 A2-310 (with 484 & 486) flew to Williamtown for training on side gunnery and water hoisting. Crew: non specific. (Source: 5)
05MAY81
 A2-310 flew to Williamtown to support a Drop Zone Safety Officers course being conducted by the Parachute Training School. Students were flown to Port Macquarie and Dungog to conduct DZ reconnaissance exercises. On 06MAY81 freefall parachute sorties were flown at the Saltash DZ. Crew: FLTLT P.G. Hickerton, PLTOFF K.W. Dybing & CPL J. Wroblewski. (Source: 5)
08MAY81
 A2-310 went u/s with a torque gauge problem near Holbrook. Parts were flown in on A2-488 and A2-310 returned to Fairbairn. Crew: not recorded. (Source: 5)
14MAY81
 A2-310 flew to Puckapunyal to support an R.A.C.T. Sergeants' course. Camouflage observation and evaluation, external loads and route reconnaissance were carried out. Crew: PLTOFF Dybing, FLGOFF Presneill & CPL Wroblewski. (Source: 5)
16MAY81
 A2-310 flew to Singleton where troops of 126 Signals Squadron were given rapelling training. The task concluded on 18MAY81. Crew: FLGOFF D.N. Barnes, PLTOFF Oddie, CPL J. Pawliw & CPL Gildare. (Source: 5)
22MAY81
 A2-310 (with 485, 486, 488 & 489) flew to Puckapunyal on Exercise Flying Wedge, the annual field exercise for OCS cadets which concluded on 29MAY81. Crew: non specific. (Source: 5)
12JUN81
 A2-310 provided familiarisation and external load training to 177 Air Despatch Squadron until 14JUN81. Crew: FLTLT A.C. Hodge, PLTOFF Oddie, CPL Martin & CPL D.C. Stockwell. (Source: 5)
16JUN81
 A2-310 flew to Richmond on the regular courier service. Crew: PLTOFF Dybing, PLTOFF M. Eldridge & CPL Wetherell. (Source: 5)
20JUN81
 A2-310 flew to Singleton to support the SASR selection course with rapelling training. Crew: FLGOFF K.J. Paule, PLTOFF Elliot, CPL J. Maddigan & CPL G.M. Millen. (Source: 5)
21JUN81
 A2-310 flew to Williamtown to provide SAR support for the SASR selection course until 24JUN81. Crew: FLGOFF K.J. Paule, PLTOFF Elliot, CPL J. Maddigan & CPL G.M. Millen. (Source: 5)
29JUN81
 A2-310 flew to Wagga to return PLTOFF Oddie to Canberra. Crew: FLGOFF Richards (only one name listed). (Source: 5)
30JUN81
 A2-310 flew to Richmond on the regular courier service. Crew: FLTLT Forbes, PLTOFF Eldridge & CPL M.J. Campbell. (Source: 5)
30JUN81
 A2-310 flew to Richmond with a change-over crew to join a C-130 for the WA task. Crew: PLTOFF Eldridge & SGT S.S. Russell. (Source: 5)
27JUL81
 A2-310 (with 489, 490, 507, 485 & 488) assisted the RMC during their annual exercise flying cadets to an exercise area on the Clyde River near Batemans Bay. Crew: WGCDR J.H. Dunn, GPCAPT M.A. Turnbull & SGT S.S. Russell. (Source: 5)
28JUL81
 A2-310 supported the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Centre at Bandianna flying camouflage detection and observation sorties in the Beechworth training area. Crew: PLTOFF Dybing, FLGOFF Presneill & CPL Maddigan. (Source: 5)
04AUG81
 A2-310 flew to Richmond to support AMTDU on external load training until 05AUG81. Crew: Capt J.E. Blume (E888691), PLTOFF Oddie & CPL T. Shorten. (Source: 5)
08AUG81
 A2-310 (with 487 & 290) flew to RNZAF Whenuapai on three C-130 to participate in Exercise Blackbird 81. On 10AUG81 the three aircraft redeployed with three RNZAF Iroquois to RNZAF Woodbourne. From here they redeployed to a base camp in the Kikoura Mountains south of Woodbourne for mountain and snow flying sorties. Several nav exercises were flown around the South Island to familiarise crews with NZ airways procedures. The three aircraft were flown back to Canberra on three C-130 on 26AUG81. Crew: non specific. (Source: 5)
28SEP81
 A2-310 (with 485 & 507) flew to Watsonia Barracks in Melbourne in support of Victorian Police and Australian Federal Police as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government force. Rapelling training was carried out at Laverton and sorties were flown over Melbourne City. The aircraft returned to Canberra on 11OCT81. (Source: 5)
06NOV81
 A2-310 flew to 5NM south of Eildon Weir to support the Officer Cadet School from Portsea. However the aircraft was u/s for most of the weekend. Crew: FLTLT Hickerton, FLGOFF Grealy, CPL Brown & CPL Wroblewski.
Replacement aircraft A2-484 arrived on 07NOV81 with parts for an hydraulic pump and cyclic servo change on A2-310 which returned to Canberra on 08NOV81. Crew: FLTLT Samulski & CPL Valavous. (Source: 5)
14NOV81
 A2-310 flew to Tianjarra to provide familiarisation for 150 R.M.C. first year cadets. Crew: FLGOFF Dybing, FLGOFF Presneill & CPL Gildare. (Source: 5)
13DEC81
 A2-310 (with 485) flew to East Sale to support an Army operation in the area until 16DEC81. Crew: non specific. (Source: 5)
1982
    
12JAN82
 A2-310 (with 507, 489 & 486) departed for Williamtown in formation but A2-310 went u/s and returned to Canberra leaving the other three aircraft to complete the task. Crew: not recorded. (Source: 5)
35SQN - TOWNSVILLE
05MAY82
 Allotted to 35SQN. Total Time: 3521.4 hrs. (Source: 2)
06MAY82
 A2-310 (with 766) both from 9SQN visited Townsville for Exercise Swift Eagle 82. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
08MAY82
 A2-310 (with 279, 278 & 766) arrived at Macrossan for Exercise Swift Eagle 82. When the exercise concluded on 15MAY82 the four Iroquois had flown 96.8 hours and 335 sorties. All four Iroquois returned to Townsville on 15MAY82. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
20MAY82
 PLTOFF A. Grady and CPL M. Brown flew to Amberley by C-130 to collect A2-296 but the aircraft was late out of maintenance so the crew returned to Townsville with A2-310 on 21MAY82. (Source: 9)
25MAY82
 A2-310 (with 278 & 279) commenced Exercise Short Wheels in the HRTA until 02JUN82. Crew: FLTLT C. Sawade, PLTOFF A. Grady & SGT P. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
26MAY82
 A2-310 flew to High Range on the meal run. Crew: PLTOFF D. Evans, PLTOFF A. Grady, SGT G. Reeve & CPL M. Brown. (Source: 9)
27MAY82
 A2-310 ferried the RAAF Laser Range Party to Herald Island where the team was working with 77SQN Mirages. The aircraft then delivered hot meals to Army troops in the HRTA before returning to Herald Island to return the Laser Team to Townsville. Crew: PLTOFF D. Evans, PLTOFF A. Grady & CPL M. Brown. (Source: 9)
28MAY82
 A2-310 transported the Laser Team to Herald Island then conveyed the AOCOC AVM R.N. Law on a tour of the Townsville area. Crew #1: FLTLT C. Sawade, PLTOFF A. Grady & SGT P. Shambrook. The aircraft then transported rations to Army troops in the HRTA before returning to Herald Island to transport the Laser Team back to Townsville. Crew #2: FLGOFF G. Frost, PLTOFF A. Grady & SGT G. Reeve. (Source: 9)
30MAY82
 A2-310 flew the meal run to HRTA. Crew: FLGOFF G. Frost, PLTOFF A. Grady & SGT P. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
31MAY82
 A2-310 flew the Laser Team to Herald Island and returned to Townsville to transport meals to the HRTA. Crew: FLTLT C. Sawade, FLTLT P. Chance & SGT P. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
01JUN82
 A2-310 flew the AOCOC AVM R. Law and Mrs Law to Magnetic Island. Crew #1: FLTLT C. Sawade, PLTOFF A.P. Grady & CPL M.F. Brown. During the afternoon the aircraft flew meals to the HRTA as part of Exercise Short Wheels. Crew #2: FLTLT C. Sawade, PLTOFF A.P. Grady & SGT P. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
02JUN82
 A2-310 flew the meal run to HRTA. Crew: FLGOFF G.A. Frost, FLTLT P.J. Chance & CPL Brown. (Source: 9)
08JUN82
 A2-310 flew to Lavarack Barracks for familiarisation training for 4 Camp Hospital personnel. Crew: FLGOFF Frost, FLTLT Chance & SGT Shambrook. (Source: 9)
11JUN82
 A2-310 carried out water hoists for the COMSURV students and then assisted in the TV coverage of an Army parade through the City of Townsville. Crew: FLTLT Sawade, FLTLT Chance & SGT Shambrook. (Source: 9)
17JUN82
 A2-310 carried out COMSURV inserts in the Mount Black area. Crew: FLGOFF D.J. Evans, CPL P.N. Standing & SGT G.M. Reeve. (Source: 9)
19JUN82
 A2-310 flew to HRTA to conduct medevac training for troops from Lavarack Barracks. Crew: SQNLDR D. Graham, FLGOFF Evans & SGT Reeve. (Source: 9)
21JUN82
 A2-310 flew shuttles between Jezzine Barracks and Woolshed with reservist troops to HRTA. Crew: FLTLT Sawade, PLTOFF Grady & SGT Reeve. (Source: 9)
23JUN82
 A2-310 flew familiarisation training for 4 Camp Hospital at Lavarack Barracks. Crew: SQNLDR Graham, SQNLDR R.A. Hobson & SGT Reeve. (Source: 9)
28JUN82
 A2-310 flew to HRTA in support of 2OCU dropping sentries and targets in the area. Crew #1: FLGOFF Evans & PLTOFF Grady. The aircraft returned in the afternoon to pickup the 2OCU sentries. Crew #2: SQNLDR Graham, FLTLT G. Ryan & CPL Standing. (Source: 9)
30JUN82
 A2-310 flew to HRTA in support of 2OCU. Crew #1: FLGOFF Evans, PLTOFF Grady & CPL Standing. The aircraft returned in the afternoon to pickup the 2OCU sentries. Crew #2: SQNLDR Graham, FLTLT G. Ryan & CPL Standing. (Source: 9)
06JUL82
 A2-310 flew to HRTA and Woodstock to simulate a crashed aircraft to test response times at the Base. Crew: PLTOFF Grady, PLTOFF B.M. Heslin & CPL Brown. (Source: 9)
30JUL82
 A2-310 flew to Palm Island at night to MEDEVAC a local woman to Townsville. Crew: FLTLT C.J. Sawade, SQNLDR R.A. Hobson & SGT G.M. Reeve. (Source: 9)
03AUG82
 A2-310 flew to Samuel Hill and return on crew exchange for Exercise Diamond Dollar which concluded on 13AUG82. Crew: SQNLDR D. Graham & FLTLT P.J. Chance. (Source: 9)
11AUG82
 A2-310 provided the Army with a bushfire reconnaissance in the HRTA. Crew: SQNLDR D. Graham, FLGOFF D. Steele & SGT P. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
12AUG82
 A2-310 carried out a bushfire reconnaissance in the HRTA. Crew: FLGOFF D. Evans, FLGOFF D. Steele & CPL M. Brown. (Source: 9)
12AUG82
 A2-310 (with 295) carried out COMSURV dry winching in the squadron lines. Crew: FLGOFF D. Evans, FLTLT P. Chance & CPL M. Brown. (Source: 9)
13AUG82
 A2-310 (with 295) carried out COMSURV water winching in the Rattlesnake Island area. Crew: SQNLDR D. Graham, FLGOFF D. Steele & SGT P. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
01SEP82
 A2-310 (with 295 & 296) flew to Kangaroo Hills for a reconnaissance patrol insert as part of Exercise Brazen Bandicoot. Crew: FLGOFF D. Evans, PLTOFF A.P. Grady & CPL P.N. Standing. (Source: 9)
02SEP82
 A2-310 (with 295 & 296) were deployed to Woolshed and Kangaroo Hills until 15SEP82 on Exercise Brazen Bandicoot. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
19SEP82
 A2-310 (with 295 & 296) flew from Townsville to Amberley on a VIP exercise for CGS. Crew: FLTLT B.G. Lugg, FLGOFF D. Steele & SGT G.M. Reeve. A2-310 remained at Amberley and was replaced by A2-278. (Source: 9)
21SEP82
 Allotted to 9SQN. Total Time: 3737.0 hrs. (Source: 2)
9SQN - AMBERLEY
19OCT82
 A2-310 (with 508) were tasked to transport passengers from the Land Warfare Centre at Canungra to Amberley and return in support of the Imagery Techniques Course. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
25OCT82
 Allotted to 3AD. Total Time: 3744.2 hrs. (Source: 2)
1983
    
26JAN83
 Allotted to 9SQN. Total Time: 3747.5 hrs. (Source: 2)
05FEB83
 A2-310 (with 279) flew from Amberley to Singleton. On 06FEB83, in support of the Infantry Centre, five platoons of six were inserted tactically into the Polkolbin State Forest training area. The aircraft returned to Amberley on 07FEB83. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
23FEB83
 A2-310 (with 149) was tasked to search for Cessna 402 VH-DIL which had gone missing between Brisbane and Gladstone on 22FEB83. The aircraft was located at 1230 hours and several hours were spent winching personnel and equipment into and out of the crash site. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
VH-DIL had positioned from Caloundra to Brisbane where it was loaded with night freight for Gladstone and Rockhampton. The aircraft departed Brisbane at 0301 hours and reported over Gayndah at 0400 hours. This was the last transmission received from VH-DIL. The wreckage was located in mountainous terrain 15 km ENE Nagoorin QLD. The pilot, the sole occupant, received fatal injuries. (Source: 7)
Note: Source 6 states that the wreckage was located on 23FEB83 but Source 7 states that it was found "two days later" i.e. 24FEB83.
Photo of VH-DIL
14MAR83
 A2-310 (with 508, 149 & 773) supported the LWC training at Stockleigh providing aerial reconnaissance sorties for 53 students. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
15MAR83
 Maintenance records transferred from manual cards to computer system CAMM. (Source: 2)
17MAR83
 A2-310 (with 296, 508, 773 & 771) transported 85 passengers from 8/9 RAR from Canungra and inserted them into the Glassy Mountains Training Area. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
26MAR83
 A2-310 flew to Canberra with FLTLT M.L. Holden (RNZAF) his family and guests. On 28MAR83 FLTLT Holden was presented with the Star of Courage by the Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen. Crew: SQNLDR H.F. Kwaczynski, CPL J.R. Ibell & LAC N. Dean. (Source: 6)
SQNLDR Michael Lewis Holden was awarded the Star of Courage on 26 November 1982 (the 19th recipient) for rescuing passengers from a burning helicopter after a crash. (Source: 8)
30MAR83
 A2-310 flew to the Evans Head Range and return to permit GPCAPT Murphy to inspect the facilities. Crew: CAPT J.E. Redfearn III, FLGOFF G.R. Buttsworth & CPL B.D. Pitt. (Source: 6)
13APR83
 A2-310 flew a tour of Brisbane by the Lord Mayor and party to assess the feasibility of staging the University and Olympic Games in Brisbane. The passengers were picked up from the banks of the Brisbane River near the new Cultural Centre and flown in a clockwise direction around the city to such places as Redcliffe, Mud Island, the Southport Broadwater and Hinze Dam. The passengers were Alderman W.C.R. Harvey (Lord Mayor of Brisbane), Alderman C. O'Sullivan, Alderman L. Dutton, Mr A.T. Thilbrick (Town Clerk), Mr F. Sharp and Mr J. Wood. Crew: FLTLT A.J. Bird, FLGOFF C.B. Burton & CPL K. Manuel. (Source: 6)
14APR83
 A2-310 (with 508, 703 & 766) deployed to Williamtown to support No 41 Royal NSW Regiment, elements of which were deployed to the Wallaroo State Forest on 15, 17, 19 & 21APR83. On 21APR83 the four slicks carried out a tactical troop insertion into the Singleton Range. A2-310 (with 508 & 703) returned to Amberley on 22APR83. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
26APR83
 A2-310 surveyed an area 10 miles north of Oakey Airfield for suitable landing sites and access roads for the squadron field deployment Exercise Tiger Cat. The aircraft returned to Amberley after refuelling at Oakey. Crew: SQNLDR A.G. Houston*, PLTOFF P.J. Clements, SGT P.D. Deane & LAC D. Zilic. (Source: 6)
* later Air Chief Marshal Sir Allan Grant "Angus" Houston, AK, AC (Mil), AFC
01MAY83
 A2-310 (with 703) departed for Singleton to support the Army Infantry Centre. Bad weather forced an overnight stay at Port Macquarie. After departure from Port Macquarie on 02MAY83, A2-310 experienced a partial control malfunction and returned to Port Macquarie. A2-310 rejoined A2-703 at Singleton on 03MAY83 and carried out reconnaissance and supply sorties before returning to Amberley on 04MAY83. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
24MAY83
 A2-310 (with 771, 510, 455 and gunships 149 & 773) flew to Canungra to support 6RAR at the Land Warfare Centre. The aircraft transported A Company from Canungra for tactical insertion into Brumby Pad in the Glassy Mountains Training Area. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
27JUN83
 A2-310 (with 110, 771, 149 & 296) in conjunction with 5SQN deployed three slicks and two gunships to Singleton on Exercise Jamestown Line. The aircraft returned to Amberley on 29JUN83. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
08JUL83
 A2-310 flew a photographic reconnaissance at Evans Head with WGCDR Best in attandance. Six passengers were carried on the return flight with WGCDR Best alighting at Coolangatta. Crew: FLTLT D.C. Freedman, PLTOFF P. Marris & SGT G.K. Bushnell. (Source: 6)
05AUG83
 9SQN deployed seven UH-1H including two gunships to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area on Exercise Diamond Dollar. All aircraft except A2-310 returned to Amberley on 15AUG83. A2-310 remained in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and flew five government officials on a tour of the coastline to explain problems with fishermen entering the danger area during live firing exercises. The aircraft returned to Amberley on 16AUG83. Crew: FLTLT D.A. McLeod, FLGOFF P.J. Sterling & CPL P.R. Leporati. (Source: 6)
31AUG83
 A2-310 flew to Copenhurst with a spare hydraulic line for a u/s 5SQN Iroquois which had been participating in Exercise Aitken Victory. Crew: FLTLT D.G. Jansen, FLGOFF P.J. Sterling & SGT W.G. Martin. (Source: 6)
03SEP83
 A2-310 flew to Mitchell to support a State Emergency Services simulated search for a lost stockman. Tasks included transporting search parties, hoisting in a medical team and a MEDEVAC to Mitchell Hospital. The aircraft returned to Amberley on 04SEP83. Crew: FLGOFF G.R. Buttsworth, FLTLT D.G. Jansen, SGT G.K. Bushnell, CPL P.R. Leporati & LAC M.G. Boundy. (Source: 6)
06SEP83
 A2-310 (with 149, 703 & 110) flew to the LWC at Canungra to support the TAC3 Course for Captains and Junior Majors flying reconnaissance sorties over the Beaudesert Valley and MacPherson Range. The aircraft returned to Amberley at 1600 hours. Crew: non specific. (Source: 6)
18SEP83
 A2-310 departed Amberley via C-130 to Learmonth, WA for SAR duty in advance of the arrival of 77SQN. Crew: (who also travelled on the C-130) FLTLT P.G. Hickerton, FLTLT D.C. Penton, PLTOFF R. Bennett, SGT A. Wetherell, CPL G. Millan, CPL L.J. O'Brien & LAC M.D. Handley. (Source: 6)
1984
    
09JAN84
 A2-310 departed Amberley via C-130 for SAR duties in Darwin. Only maintenance crew travelled with the aircraft. (Source: 6)
The Hercules is identified in the 37SQN ORB as C-130E A97-181.
10JAN84
 A2-310 was erected at Darwin and A2-506 was dismantled for transportation back to Amberley for an R4 service at 3AD departing Darwin on 11FEB84. (Source: 6)
22MAY84
 Allotted to 35SQN. Total Time: 4129.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
35SQN - TOWNSVILLE
01JUN84
 SQNLDR L.R. Ward in A2-295 led a formation of five aircraft (with 278, 279 & 505) over the City of Townsville to welcome A2-310 which was returning to 35SQN. Crew (A2-310): FLTLT J.H. Edwards & WOFF G.M. Reeve. (Source: 9)
12JUN84
 A2-310 flew to HRTA to conduct flare dropping over a target area which was being used by 19 FCI Course for night bombing practice. Crew: FLTLT J.H. Edwards, FLGOFF S.B. Cook, WOFF G.M. Reeve & FSGT K. Bailey. (Source: 9)
14JUN84
 A2-310 flew to HRTA for further flare dropping sorties in support of 19 FCI Course. Crew: FLTLT J.H. Edwards, FLGOFF S.B. Cook & SGT D.C. Stockwell. (Source: 9)
19JUN84
 A2-310 flew two 2OCU pilots to Mount Foxton for a practice downed aircrew pickup. The helicopter held approximately 15km from the point until called in by five Mirages from 19 FCI Course which provided CAP and cover for the helicopter from "enemy" Macchi aircraft. Crew: FLTLT J.D. Thynne, FLGOFF R.E. Ulmer, SGT D.C. Stockwell & FSGT K. Bailey. (Source: 9)
21JUN84
 A2-310 (with 505) flew to the south of HRTA to survey the area for wires for a forthcoming exercise. Crew: FLTLT J.D. Thynne, FLTLT J.C. Walley & SGT D.C. Stockwell. (Source: 9)
23JUN84
 A2-310 (with 295 & 279) led a formation to Woolshed to insert a group of ADGs within the HRTA as part of their training exercise. Crew: FLTLT J.D. Thynne, FLGOFF T.M. Borella & WOFF M.J. Harding. Similar tasks were carried out on 24, 25 & 26JUN84 although crews and aircraft are not recorded. (Source: 9)
25JUN84
 A2-310 (with 279 & 295) led a formation conveying members of the Defence Force Requirements Committee on a tour of the Townsville area. Crew: FLTLT J.D. Thynne, WGCDR P.A. White & WOFF M.J. Harding. (Source: 9)
27JUN80
 A2-310 (with 278 & 505) flew from Lavarack to HRTA in support of a 107 BTY live firing exercise. Troop moves and internal and external resupplies were carried out until 29JUN84. Crew: FLTLT J.D. Thynne, FLGOFF T.M. Borella & WOFF R. Leporati. (Source: 9)
06JUL84
 A2-310 (with 505 & 278) flew to Herald Island for crew continuation in door gunnery. Crew: FLTLT D.C. Steele, FLGOFF T.M. Borella, SGT R. Leporati & MAJ P. Robinson. (Source: 9)
26JUL84
 A2-310 (with 278) conducted dry hoisting at the squadron grass area for No 193 COMSURV course. Crew: FLGOFF R.E. Ullmer, FLTLT M.R. Morrison & FSGT C. Ellis. (Source: 9)
27JUL84
 A2-310 (with 278 & 279) flew wet winching operations at Herald Island for No 193 COMSURV course. Crew: SQNLDR L.R. Ward, FLGOFF R.E. Ulmer & FSGT C. Ellis. (Source: 9)
30JUL84
 A2-310 flew members of 4FD Regiment to HRTA to refurbish FSB FRAN for the forthcoming exercise. The troops were extracted to Lavarack Barracks on 31JUL84. Crew: SQNLDR L.R. Ward, FLGOFF R.E. Ulmer & WOFF P. Praniess. (Source: 9)
02AUG84
 A2-310 flew to Macrossan and Woolshed with members of the Swift Eagle/Northern Warrior planning committee to recce the various sites for the forthcoming exercise. Crew: FLTLT J.C. Walley & FLGOFF R.E. Ulmer. (Source: 9)
03AUG84
 A2-310 flew to FFBS Tully to replace A2-295 so that the latter could complete an SAS rapelling task. Crew: SQNLDR L.R. Ward & FLTLT M.R. Morrison. (Source: 9)
11AUG84
 New Owning Unit: MISCOPUNITS. (Source: 2)
29AUG84
 New Owning Unit: 35SQN. Total Time: 4240.8 hrs. (Source: 2)
Frequent movements between 35SQN and MISCOPUNITS and v v. (Source: 2)
07SEP84
 A2-310 (with 505) flew to Rattlesnake Island to conduct wet winching for the COMSURV course. Crew: FLGOFF R.E. Ulmer, FLTLT D.C. Steele & FSGT M.F. Brown. (Source: 9)
27SEP84
 A2-310 (with 295) flew to Cairns to conduct various operations including high altitude flights in the Bartlefrere area. Crew: FLTLT J.H. Edwards, SQNLDR L.R. Ward & WOFF M.J. Harding. (Source: 9)
17OCT84
 A2-310 (with 295) deployed to the Shoalwater Bay training area on Exercise Diamond Dollar. The aircraft returned to Townsville on 28OCT84. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
04NOV84
 A2-310 flew from Townsville to Amberley for an R3 service. Crew: FLTLT D.C. Steele, PLTOFF J. Vine & WOFF M.J. Harding. (Source: 9)
Note: The 35SQN ORB states that this flight was Amberley-Townsville after an R3 service but Joe Vine confirms that the flight was to Amberley for servicing. An R3 service took 3-4 weeks so 29NOV84 is appropriate for its return to service.
29NOV84
 A2-310 flew from Amberley to Townsville after an R3 service. Crew: FLTLT D. Jansen, PLTOFF N. Findlay & FSGT K. Bailey. (Source: 9)
03DEC84
 A2-310 and Caribou A4-234 flew in formation to farewell the OC Lavarack Barracks, Brigadier M. Blake. Crew: FLTLT D.C. Steele, FLTLT D.G. Jansen & WOFF M.J. Harding. (Source: 9)
12DEC84
 A2-310 flew to Rattlesnake Island on RAN support to determine if the area was suitable for minesweeping trials. Crew: SQNLDR L.R. Ward, WGCDR N.M. Hennessy & FSGT M.F. Brown. (Source: 9)
13DEC84
 A2-310 participated in a Christmas formation flypast of Townsville, the RAAF Base and Lavarack Barracks. The formation consisted of four Caribou (A4-159, 195, 225 & 234) and five Iroquois (A2-278, 279, 296, 310 & 505). Crew of A2-310: FLGOFF R.E. Ulmer & PLTOFF G.M. Roberts. (Source: 9)
1985
    
22JAN85
 A2-310 (with 296) were loaded on two 36SQN C-130H for transportation to Pekoa airfield on Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu on Operation Sprocket to assist with relief operations in the wake of Cyclones Eric and Nigel. A2-310 commenced relief operations on 22JAN85. (Source: 9)
The 36SQN ORB records two C-130 departing Richmond on 21JAN85 but it does not record the identies of the aircraft.
23JAN85
 A2-310 continued with relief operations delivering rice, flour, sugar, plastic rolls and tarpaulins. Crew: FLTLT Thynne, FLGOFF Brittain & FSGT Bailey. A2-296 was u/s on arrival awaiting parts from Australia. (Source: 9)
24JAN85
 A2-310 flew for 8.9 hours with split crewing. A tail rotor and spares for A2-296 arrived and the aircraft was declared serviceable. (Source: 9)
25JAN85
 A2-310 and 296 were engaged in relief operations when 296 suffered N2 fluctuations and made a precautionary landing on the island of Ambai. A2-310 was the rescue aircraft. Crew of A2-310: SQNLDR Ward, FLGOFF Borella & WOFF Harding. (Source: 9)
26JAN85
 A2-310 was tasked to fly a VIP reconnaissance for damage assessment. The passengers were the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Father Walter Lini and his party. Crew: FLTLT Thynne, FLGOFF Brittain & FSGT Bailey. (Source: 9)
01FEB85
 A2-310 and A2-296 completed relief operations at midday and were dismantled for transportation back to Australia by C-130.
Total Hours Flown: 109.8
Sorties: 267
Passengers: 371
Freight: 99,392 pounds
(Source: 9)
16FEB85
 A2-310 flew four sorties and six passengers while conducting range clearance duties in R753. Crew: FLGOFF Marris, WGCDR Hennessy & FSGT Bailey. (Source: 9)
18FEB85
 A2-310 (with 278 & 279) operated from Puk Puk airfield in the HRTA using the callsign Whiptail Stinger in support of 107 and 108 Battery moves. Crew: FLTLT Thynne, PLTOFF G.M. Roberts & FSGT K.R. Bailey. (Source: 9)
21FEB85
 A2-310 (with 279) carried out rapelling training with 1RAR from Pad West. Crew: FLTLT Thynne, WGCDR Hennessy, WOFF Praniess & SGT Novella. (Source: 9)
22FEB85
 A2-310 conducted a familiarisation flight for the CO 1GL GRP to HRTA, Mount Fullstop, Hidden Valley, Jarra (Field Force Battle School) and back to Townsville. Crew: FLGOFF Borella, WGCDR Hennessy & SGT Novella. (Source: 9)
05MAR85
 A2-310 flew to Cowley Beach and return after conducting a Refuel Rig changeover. Crew: FLGOFF J.R. Brittain, PLTOFF G.M. Roberts & FSGT K.R. Bailey. (Source: 9)
05MAR85
 A2-310 conducted rapelling training at Lavarack Barracks for 1RAR. Crew: FLGOFF P.R. Marriss, FLTLT T. Thrupp & SGT T.A. Novella. (Source: 9)
06MAR85
 A2-310 (with 295) conducted rapelling training at Lavarack Barracks for 1RAR. Crew: FLTLT J.D. Thynne, FLGOFF S.B. Cook, WOFF P.G. Praniess & FSGT K.R. Bailey. (Source: 9)
07MAR85
 A2-310 (with 278) flew continuation rapelling training at Lavarack Barracks for 1RAR. Crew: FLTLT T. Thrupp, FLGOFF J.R. Brittain, WOFF M.J. Harding & WOFF P.G. Praniess. (Source: 9)
11MAR85
 A2-310 (with 278, 279, 295 & 505) were attached to 9SQN to conduct Airmobile Training during Exercise Spearflight which concluded on 26MAR85. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
15APR85
 Ten 35SQN Iroquois (7 slicks & 2 gunships) supported 2/4 RAR Battalion Group during Exercise Eager Eaglet which lasted until 24APR85. Crew and aircraft non specific. (Source: 9)
05MAY85
 A2-310 (with 296, 278, 279 & 505) conducted a night insert of 70 troops from Townsville to Woolshed airstrip. Tasking continued on 07, 08 & 09MAY85. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
07MAY85
 A2-310 (with 296 & 298) as Whiptail Stinger 1 led Whiptail Stinger Section on a day troop move of RMC cadets within R753. Crew: FLTLT Edwards, FLGOFF Marriss & WOFF Praniess. (Source: 9)
08MAY85
 A2-310 (with 296 & 279) as Whiptail Stinger 1 led Whiptail Stinger Section on a day troop move of RMC cadets within R753. Crew: FLGOFF Marriss, PLTOFF Roberts & WOFF Praniess. (Source: 9)
09MAY85
 A2-310 (with 296 & 279) conducted the final move of RMC cadets. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
22MAY85
 A2-310 (with 295) conducted rapelling operations in support of 1RAR. Crew: FLGOFF Cook, FLGOFF Brittain, SGT Novella & SGT Bailey.
25MAY85
 A2-310 (with 278 & 295) completed the move of No 51 Independent Rifle Company from Shans Dam area to R753. Crew: FLGOFF Borella, FLGOFF Brittain & SGT Novella. (Source: 9)
27MAY85
 A2-310 conducted familiarisation training, hot refuelling techniques, safety procedures and emplaning/deplaning drills at Macrossan Camp. Crew: FLGOFF Lackner, FLGOFF Brittain & SGT Leporati. (Source: 9)
28MAY85
 A2-310 (with 279) positioned at Field Force Battle School to move troops in support of the Officer Cadet School Portsea until 29MAY85. Crew: FLTLT Morrison, SQNLDR Ford (27SQN) & SGT Ibell. (Source: 9)
13AUG85
 A2-310 (with 296, 505 & 510) deployed with 9SQN to HRTA on Exercise Swift Eagle until 27AUG85. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
05SEP85
 A2-310 conducted dry hoisting for the present Combat Survival Course. Crew: PLTOFF G. Roberts, PLTOFF J.C. Vine & WOFF R.W. Hardy. (Source: 9)
06SEP85
 A2-310 flew the CAS AM J. Newham and GPCAPT Roff on a reconnaissance and local familiarisation trip. Crew: SQNLDR S. Ford, WGCDR N.M. Hennessy & WOFF R.W. Hardy. (Source: 9)
06SEP85
 A2-310 (with 510) conducted water hoisting for the current Combat Survival Course. Crew: SQNLDR L.R. Ward, PLTOFF J.C. Vine & WOFF R.W. Hardy. (Source: 9)
17SEP85
 A2-310 (with 279) conducted rapelling training at Lavarack Barracks. Crew: FLGOFF D.J. Lackner, PLTOFF J.C. Vine, WOFF K. Bailey & SGT J.R. Ibell. (Source: 9)
21SEP85
 A2-310 (with 278, 295 & 505 and Caribou A4-225) flew in formation over Townsville for the Freedom of the City of Townsville march. Crew: FLTLT J.D. Thynne, PLTOFF G.M. Roberts & SGT T. Novella. (Source: 9)
08OCT85
 A2-310 flew passengers from 3/4 CAV REGT on a recce of the Townsville area. Crew: WGCDR N.M. Hennessy, FLGOFF J.D. Lackner & FSGT C. White. (Source: 9)
12OCT85
 A2-310 (with 295) flew in support of the Army at Lavarack Barracks. Crew: WGCDR N.M. Hennessy, SQNLDR S. Ford, WOFF R.W. Hardy & FSGT C. White. (Source: 9)
16OCT85
 A2-310 (with 279, 295 & 510) participated in Exercise Tasman Warrior in SWBTA. 75SQN RNZAF A-4 also participated. The exercise concluded on 31OCT85. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
02DEC85
 A2-310 (with 509) conducted Loadmaster training. Crew: FLGOFF P.R. Marris & FSGT M. Brown. (Source: 9)
06DEC85
 A2-310 (with 278, 296 & 509) flew a tactical formation in and around the HRTA. Crew: SQNLDR S. Ford, FLTLT J.D. Thynne & FSGT J. Ibell. (Source: 9)
12DEC85
 A2-310 (with 279 & 510) several missions were flown with live firing of M60 side guns. Crew: non specific. (Source: 9)
19DEC85
 A2-310 flew a tail rotor rigging test flight. Crew: FLTLT J.H. Edwards. (Source: 9)
1986
    
11FEB86
 A2-310 flew four senior Army personnel on a familiarisation of the HRTA. Crew: FLTLT Thrupp, FLGOFF Walker & SGT Ibell. (Source: 9)
24MAR86
 A2-310 (with 505) carried out helo familiarisation for 1RAR at Lavarack Barracks. Crew: PLTOFF Vine, FLGOFF Gillespie & SGT T.A. Novella. (Source: 9)
25MAR86
 A2-310 (with 505) carried out an airmobile operation with 2/4 RAR. Crew: FLTLT Duff, LT Hewlit (162 Recce Sqn) & WOFF P.B. Shambrook. (Source: 9)
26MAR86
 A2-310 (with 505 & 510 and Caribou A4-225) flew a photo sortie over Magnetic Island and Yabulu. The photographer flew in one of the Iroquois and is said to have taken photos of each aircraft but the ORB does not identify which Iroquois he flew in or if he changed aircraft. Crew A2-310: SQNLDR Ward & WOFF Shambrook. (Source: 9)
04APR86
 "With the all-too-common shortage of aircrew members, it isn't always easy mustering the numbers for large formation sorties. However, with the assistance of some 'fixed wing' pilots ("sand bags") a formation of six Iroquois helicopters completed a tactical formation sortie." The formation comprised:
A2-310 Whiptail Stinger 1
A2-296 Whiptail Stinger 2
A2-510 Whiptail Stinger 3
A2-295 Whiptail Stinger 4
A2-509 Whiptail Stinger 5
A2-505 Whiptail Stinger 6
Crew A2-310: SQNLDR L.R. Ward, FLGOFF D.L. Morel & WOFF M.J. Harding. (Source: 9)
18APR86
 "Having recently returned from leave, FLTLT J.C. Walley was put through his paces by SQNLDR Ford in an emergency refresher flight in Iroquois A2-310." (Source: 9)
20APR86
 A2-310 conducted a rapelling task for SAS personnel at the Field Force Battle School at Tully. The aircraft conducted 30 rapelling sorties but a planned resupply task was cancelled because of bad weather and the aircraft returned to Townsville. The same crew and aircraft flew back to Tully on 21APR86 to complete the task. Crew: FLTLT Walley, FLGOFF Gillespie, WOFF J.L. Robson & SGT Ibell. (Source: 9)
23APR86
 A2-310 (with 510) supported the Combat Survival School by conveying students to Rattlesnake Island because the crash boat was u/s. Crew: SQNLDR Ward, FLGOFF Brittain & FSGT Ibell. (Source: 9)
28APR86
 A2-310 conducted an instrument training sortie in actual and simulated IF conditions. Crew: FLTLT Edwards, FLTLT Walley & WOFF Shambrook. (Source: 9)
28APR86
 A2-310 conducted night instrument training sortie and suffered a "bat strike" on finals to a pad in the Alligator Creek area. The aircraft was recovered the next morning after a thorough inspection. Crew: FLTLT Edwards, PLTOFF Roberts & FSGT Ibell. (Source: 9)
12MAY86
 A2-310 (with 377) conducted a night rapelling task at Lavarack Barracks as part of a public demonstration in commemoration of the Coral Day Battle in Vietnam. Crew: PLTOFF Vine, FLGOFF Borella, FSGT C.G. White & FSGT Stockwell. (Source: 9)
13MAY86
 A2-310 was used to conduct SQNLDR Thynne's annual Instrument Rating Test by SQNLDR S.R. Ford. (Source: 9)
06AUG86
 New Owning Unit: 9SQN ("permanently"). Total Time: 4905.7 hrs. (Source: 2)
17OCT86
 A2-310 was flown from Amberley to Townsville having been exchanged for A2-508 which was due for a service. Crew: FLTLT Grady and FSGT White. (Source: 9)
20OCT86
 New Owning Unit: 35SQN. Total Time: 5029.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
23OCT86
 A2-310 (with 195) conducted dry winching for COMSURV students. Crew: FLGOFF R.D. Healey & FSGT Novella. (Source: 9)
24OCT86
 A2-310 (with 915 and Caribou A4-234) supported the COMSURV students during its sea survival phase. Students were hoisted from dinghies and transported to Rattlesnake Island. Crew: FLGOFF Gillespie, FLGOFF A.J. Thorpe & SGT Kaak. (Source: 9)
20NOV86
 "The Chief of the Defence Force announced that ownership of the battlefield helicopter force will be transferred from RAAF to Army. Detailed information of how the change is to be implemented was not made known." (Source: 9)
13NOV86
 Transferred from 35SQN to 9SQN. Total Time: 5086.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
11DEC86
 Transferred from 9SQN to 5SQN via HQS. Total Time: 5120.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
1987
    
20FEB87
 Transferred to 9SQN. Total Time: 5195.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
06OCT87
 New Owning Unit: 3AD. (Source: 2)
1988
    
14JAN88
 A2-310 flew Amberley to Rockhampton (overnight) and arrived Townsville on 15JAN88. Crew: FLGOFF R. Tizzard & PLTOFF K.T. Beaty. (Source: 9)
27JAN88
 Allotted to 35SQN. Total Time: 5502.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
03FEB88
 Allotted to Hawker Pacific, Cairns. Total Time: 5509.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
03FEB88
 A2-310 was flown from Townsville to Hawker Pacific at Cai (Source: 9) rns for an R4 service. Crew: FLGOFF J. Vine & PLTOFF K.T. Beaty.
24FEB88
 Aircraft painted by Hawker Pacific, Cairns. (Source: 2)
30MAY88
 The online 35SQN ORB ends. (Source: 9)
23JUN88
 Aircraft received at 35SQN, Townsville, QLD from Hawker Pacific, Cairns. Total Time: 5521.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
1989
    
05DEC89
 Transferred to Army 5 Aviation Regiment. Total Time: 5735.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
ARMY
1990
    
01AUG90
 New Owning Unit: 5th Aviation Regiment BSQN, Townsville, QLD. Total Time: 5776.5 hrs. (Source: 2)
24AUG90
 New Owning Unit: 171SQN, Oakey, QLD. Total Time: 5782.7 hrs. (Source: 2)
26SEP90
 To 3AD, Amberley. Total Time: 5801.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
21NOV90
 Returned to 171SQN. Total Time: 5803.8 hrs. (Source: 2)
27NOV90
 CAMM Program Oakey System Initialisation. (Source: 2)
1991
    
20FEB91
 New Owning Unit: School of Army Aviation (SAA) Oakey. Total Time: 5899.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
11OCT91
 Static display at RAAF Richmond. (Source: 1)
15OCT91
 New Owning Unit: 3AD, Amberley. Total Time: 6087.4 hrs. (Source: 2)
1992
    
20FEB92
 New Owning Unit: School of Army Aviation. Total Time: 6091.0 hrs. (Source: 2)
07DEC92
 Allotted to Hunter Aviation for R3 service. Total Time: 6379.5 hrs. (Source: 2)
1993
    
18MAR93
 New Owning Unit: School of Army Aviation. Total Time: 6387.4 hrs. (Source: 2)
1994
    
11APR94
 Allotted to Hunter Aviation for R3 service. Total Time: 6677.9 hrs. (Source: 2)
23MAY94
 New Owning Unit: 171SQN. Total Time: 6680.2 hrs. (Source: 2)
16JUN94
 The aircraft has flown 30 hours in desert/dusty conditions. (Source: 2)
1995
    
17MAR95
 Allotted to Hunter Aviation for R4 service. Total Time: 6934.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
15JUN95
 New Owning Unit: 171SQN. Total Time: 6937.4 hrs. (Source: 2)
03AUG95
 New Owning Unit: LOG Oakey. Total Time: 6969.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
04OCT95
 New Owning Unit: School of Army Aviation. Total Time: 6970.6 hrs. (Source: 2)
1996
    
23JAN96
 Loan to 171SQN. Total Time: 7024.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
18NOV96
 New Owning Unit: 171SQN. Total Time: 7178.0 hrs. (Source: 2)
05DEC96
 New Owning Unit: School of Army Aviation. Total Time: 7179.8 hrs. (Source: 2)
1997
    
04MAR97
 Allotted to Hunter Aviation for R3 service. Total Time: 7222.9 hrs. (Source: 2)
14APR97
 New Owning Unit: 171SQN. Total Time: 7226.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
04DEC97
 Allotted to Hunter Aviation for R3 service. Total Time: 7487.0 hrs. (Source: 2)
1998
    
03FEB98
 New Owning Unit: School of Army Aviation. Total Time: 7494.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
23MAR98
 New Owning Unit:171SQN. Total Time: 7564.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
Operation BEL ISI
01APR98
   Operation "Bel Isi" paint scheme carried out. (Source: 2)
Served with the Peace Monitoring Group on Operation "Bel Isi" in Bougainville from APR98 to JUL01. For this deployment, the aircraft was painted overall International Orange to distinguish the Australian PMG Iroquois from those operated by the PNGDF.
09APR98
 Prototype and initial fleet installation of Crash Position Indicator. Total Time: 7569.9 hrs. (Source: 2)
09APR98
 Aircraft did not fly again until 23APR98 so this period probably represents a sea voyage to Bougainville. (Source: 2)
17JUL98
 Ferry flight to airstrip for C-130 load (ex Bougainville). (Source: 2)
18JUL98
 Allotted to Hunter Aviation for R3 service ex Operation "Bel Isi". Total Time: 7785.9 hrs. (Source: 2)
21AUG98
 New Owning Unit: 171SQN. Allotted to Operation "Bel Isi". Total Time: 7791.5 hrs. (Source: 2)
1999
  
24JAN99
 Allotted to Hunter Aviation ex Operation "Bel Isi". Total Time: 8085.8 hrs. (Source: 2)
01MAR99
 Transferred from Hunter Aviation to New Owning Unit: 171SQN. Total Time: 8088.1 hrs. (Source: 2)
06SEP99
 Allotted to Hunter Aviation. Total Time: 8459.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
11OCT99
 Transferred from Hunter Aviation to New Owning Unit: 171SQN. Total Time: 8463.4 hrs. (Source: 2)
2000
  
28APR00
 It is not stated in the log books when the aircraft next returned to Australia for servicing but it is believed that it was on or about this date. An R3 service was completed on 15MAY00. Total Time: 8827.6 hrs. (Source: 2)
18MAY00
 Transit flight from R3 service to 171SQN. Total Time: 8830.3 hrs. (Source: 2)
2001
  
31JUL01
 Total Time: 9439.6 hrs. Not flown again until 03AUG01. (Source: 2)
31JUL01
 Departed Bougainville on board HMAS Kanimbla (L 51). The aircraft was one of the first three Iroquois to be landed on Kanimbla after its commissioning in 1999. (Source: 1)
03AUG01
 HMAS Kanimbla was expected to arrive Townsville on this date. This completed three and a half years service for No 171 Operational Support Squadron, 1st Aviation Regiment which flew a total of 8229.5 hours with Iroquois while deployed to Bougainville on Operation "Bel Isi".(Source: 1)
 
2002
    
06JUN02
   Allotted to Hunter Aviation. Total Time: 9529.6 hrs. During this service the aircraft was repainted in standard colours. (Source: 2)
16SEP02
   New Owning Unit: 171SQN. Total Time: 9533.2 hrs. (Source: 2)
2004
    
23MAR04
   Allotted to New Owning Unit: School of Army Aviation. Total Time: 9766.7 hrs. (Source: 2)
OCT04
 Attended an airshow at Toowoomba.
2005
    
17JAN05
   Allotted from BAE (British Aerospace) Archerfield to A SQN after R3 service. (Source: 2)
2006
    
04JUL06
   Total Time: 10214.8 hrs. (Source: 2)
18SEP06
   Flown for 1.5 hrs. Total Time: 10242.7 hrs. Not flown again until 03MAY07. (Source: 2)
26SEP06
   Allotted from A SQN for transportation by road to BAE Archerfield for R3 service. (Source: 2)
2007
    
03APR07
   Aircraft weighed: 5722.5 kg. (Source: 2)
03MAY07
   Flown for 0.5 hrs. Total Time: 10243.2 hrs. (Source: 2)
15MAY07
   Inspection and Test Certificate issued by BAE Systems, Archerfield following R3 service. (Source: 2)
30MAY07
   Letter of Authority from Defence Materiel Organisation to 5 Aviation Regiment 1TP, Oakey to draw down from service A2-310 and prepare the aircraft for road movement for placement into intermediate term storage. (Source: 2)
21SEP07
   Participated with A2-489 and A2-703 in a farewell flypast over Brisbane. (Source: 1)
Flown for 2.5 hours. Pilot: Wheeler. Total Time on retirement: 10376.6 hours. (Source: 2)
24SEP07
   Aircraft allotted from 5 AVN 1TP for transportation by road to BAE Systems Archerfield for preparation for storage at Damascus Barracks, Meeandah. (Source: 2)
2008
    
02APR08
   Preservation service by BAE Systems. (Source: 2)
24SEP08
   Preservation service by BAE Systems. (Source: 2)
2011
    
14NOV11
   The Minister for Defence Materiel, Jason Clare, announced a request for offers on six Iroquois.
10JAN12
   QAM submitted an offer for an Iroquois.
02OCT12
   Verbal advice from DMO that an aircraft had been allocated to QAM.
19OCT12
   Verbal advice from DMO that A2-310 had been allocated to QAM. Delivery is expected early in 2013.
20MAY14
   Delivered to QAM at Caloundra.
25MAY14
   Reassembled in Hangar 2.

 

GLOSSARY
A22 Load between a small compact and a Container (maximum weight of 2200lb) with compressed cardboard base.
AFFITT Airframe Fitter
AIRCDRE Air Commodore
AMTDU Air Mobility Training and Development Unit
AMTS Australian Mechanical Transport Service
ARDU Aircraft Research and Development Unit
ARES Army Reserve
ATC Air Training Corps
BARDIC Manufacturers name of the light used to show a set angle for a visual glideslope. Usually positioned on the left side of the strip about the touchdown point.
BARRA BARRA Sonobuoy
BTY Battery
CAS Chief of Air Staff
CEP Combat Expendable Platform. The biggest of the airdropped loads. A drogue chute is released while flying level at 1000 feet above ground level.
CMF Citizens Military Force
COMPACT Small load probably less than 500lb sent out on a personal parachute. They are usually despatched four at a time.
COMSURV Combat Survival
CONTAINER Larger load which departs the aircraft using a drogue parachute then has multiple chutes to soften the landing. Also has compressed cardboard base.
CPL Corporal
DIZZY LIZZY Helibox used to drop small items such as medical supplies. An expendable cardboard box with fins to induce rotation and slow its descent.
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DZ Drop Zone
ELECFITT Electrical Fitter
ENGFITT Engine Fitter
FFGP Field Force Group
FISHEX Fisheries Exercise
FLGOFF Flying Officer
FLTENG Flight Engineer
FLTLT Flight Lieutenant
FSGT Flight Sergeant
FTS Flying Training School
GDPLT General Duties Pilot
GHAND General Hand
GPCAPT Group Captain
HELIBOX A small expendable cardboard box with fins to induce rotation and slow its descent. Used for dropping small items such as medical supplies.
HRTA High Range Training Area
IRE Instrument Rating Examination?
IRT Instrument Rating Test
JJCC ? (Caribou at 24NOV74)
LAC Leading Aircraftman
LAPES Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System
LOADM Load Master
LSG Logistic Support Group
LWC Land Warfare Centre (Canungra)
MCT Mutual Continuation Training. Non operational flights for pilot continuation training usually instrument, low level or tactical procedures.
MISCOPUNITS Miscellaneous Operating Units?
NAV Navigation
NCOCDT Non-Commissioned Officer Cadet
OCS Officer Cadet School
OCU Operational Conversion Unit
ODF Operational Deployment Force
PLTOFF Pilot Officer
PTS Parachute Training School
RAR Royal Australian Regiment
RMC Royal Military College
RNZAF Royal New Zealand Air Force
SAR Search and Rescue
SAREX Search and Rescue Exercise
SASR Special Air Service Regiment
SGT Sergeant
SQNLDR Squadron Leader
STOL Short Take Off & Landing
TACAN Tactical Air Navigation
TEWT Tactical Exercise Without Troops
UEO Unit Emplaning Officer
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VCD ? (Caribou at 08FEB84)
VOR Very High Frequency Omni Range
WGCDR Wing Commander
WOFF Warrant Officer
WRAANC Women's Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps

Please note that this Glossary table is common to the Caribou and
Iroquois pages so some terms may not be relevant to both types.

 

 

SOURCES
1
 www.adf-serials.com
2
 Aircraft records held by QAM.
3
 NAA, Series A9186, Operations Record Book, Number 9 Squadron DEC71-JUL68.
4
 NAA, Series A9186, Operations Record Book, Number 5 Squadron JUN64 - JAN81.
5
 NAA, Series A9186, Operations Record Book, Number 5 Squadron FEB1 - JUN8.
6
 NAA, Series A9186, Operations Record Book, Number 9 Squadron DEC71 - JUL6.
7
 ATSB Aviation Safety Investigation Report 198300014 VH-DIL
8
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_recipients_of_the_Star_of_Courage
9
 NAA, Series A9186, Operations Record Book, Number 35 Squadron FEB 72 - MAY 88.

 

Compiled by Ron Cuskelly

 

 

 

 

ISSUE
DATE
REMARKS
19
25OCT24
 Added an image of Sir Angus Houston in the cockpit of A2-310 during a recent visit to QAM.
18
06AUG24
 Added an image of the aircraft being prepared for deployment to Bougainville.
17
28NOV23
 Added a colour image of the aircraft in its original RAAF markings thanks to Don and Alan Flett.
16
31AUG20
 Added two photos thanks to Matt Denning. Photo 1 Photo 2
15
29AUG20
 Major update from the ORBs of 5SQN, 9SQN & 35SQN.
14
24AUG19
 Added an new image thanks to Tony Brady.
13
28DEC18
 Added a reference to a rescue in PNG on 28/29SEP74.
12
16OCT18
 Added an image of the aircraft in RAAF service in 1987 thanks to Daniel Tanner.
11
15FEB18
 Added a reference to the aircraft attending an airshow at Toowoomba in OCT04.
10
10DEC17
 Added four Defence images.
Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4
9
18SEP17
 Added two images of the aircraft as an RAAF gunship. Thanks to Kym Manuel. Image 1 Image 2
Added a recent image of the aircraft in the sunshine
8
22NOV15
 Added seven Defence images.
Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4Image 5 Image 6 Image 7
7
24MAY15
 Added an image of the aircraft on Bougainville thanks to David Worthington.
6
01JUL14
 Added an image of the aircraft being reassembled.
5
27MAY14
 Added two images of the aircraft being reassembled.
4
24MAY14
 Updated from aircraft records held by QAM.
3
20MAY14
 Delivered to QAM at Caloundra.
2
25JAN13
 Added an image of A2-310 in RAAF markings.
1
26OCT12
 Original issue.