Herewith, a collection of historical words and images that reveal some of
the joys and tragedies experienced from operating seaplanes, float planes
and single-engine jet helicopters in the most harsh and challenging avi-
ation environments in peace and war during No. 9 Squadron’s forty sev-
en years’ of Royal Australian Air Force service.
For authenticity, the various formats of members’ contributions have not
been altered.
Prepared to enhance Australian Air Force history and for the benefit of ex
No. 9 Squadron RAAF service personnel, families, descendants and affili-
ates.
Graeme Chalmers
Author and Researcher
No. 9 Squadron RAAF Association Inc. 11 November 2015
the 9 Squadron’s forty sev- en years’ of Royal Australian Air Force service. document