Greetings!
I just read your post about the creation of the RAAF Huey camouflage. MOST interesting! Do you have any other good info/sources for Australian ARMY aircraft camo?
I'm an ex-US Army Aviator, dual rated. While I agree with your statement that valuable experience was lost when the RAAF battlefield helicopters were transfered to the Army, the loss could have been avoided if: 1) RAAF helicopter pilots transfered to the Army at the same time; or
2) Battlefield helicopters had been flown by Army pilots in the first
place, without Air Force prior usage.
My experience with US military interservice rivalry/competition/warfare has convinced me that ORGANIC tactical aviation (helicopters) should be properly operated by the ground forces supported. The Air Force folks simply did not have Army support as a top priority.
I hope we can "agree to disagree" on this subject
John Hyde (
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