Departure Bay 2 CH for Qlt Snow Ext Load.

Accession Number AWM2019.311.8.20
Collection type Film
Measurement 1 min 29 sec
Object type Digital video file
Place made Afghanistan
Date made 11 March 2008
Access Open
Conflict Afghanistan, 2001-2021
Copyright

Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright

Source credit to Jason Otter
Description

Footage captured by Captain Jason Otter, C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment (5 Avn Regt) from the cockpit of Australian Army CH-47D Chinook A15-106. Captain Otter later noted: "Departing South East. The aircraft are carrying fuel blivets to FOB [Forward Operating Base] Baylough. At 1 minute 2 seconds, the valley centre of picture is the location where we would suffer the loss of Lieutenant Marcus Case in [Australian Army] Chinook A15-102 three years later in 2011".

  • Video of Departure Bay 2 CH for Qlt Snow Ext Load. (video)

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