When the NVA Had the Australia SAS Trapped Against a Cliff — And the 'Bushrangers' Arrived

In this episode, we uncover the legendary rescue mission where the Australian SAS were trapped against a cliff by the NVA, and only one unit dared to save them.
Deep in the jungles of Phuoc Tuy during the Vietnam War, a five-man patrol of the Australian SAS found themselves in a nightmare scenario. Outnumbered twenty-to-one and pinned against a sheer limestone cliff, they were surrounded by a relentless company of NVA soldiers. With ammunition running dry and no landing zone available, their survival seemed impossible until they heard the distinctive sound of a Huey Helicopter approaching.

This wasn't just any flight; it was No. 9 Squadron RAAF, known as the "Bushrangers." While US pilots might have aborted the mission due to safety regulations, the pilots of No. 9 Squadron had a blood oath with the Australian SAS. Ignoring the heavy NVA anti-aircraft fire, the lead pilot decided to perform a maneuver that defied physics. He used his Huey Helicopter not as an aircraft, but as a giant chainsaw, hacking through the triple-canopy jungle to reach the trapped men.

This video explores the insane bravery required to fly a Huey Helicopter into a box canyon while taking fire from the NVA. We analyze how No. 9 Squadron utilized the "Lawnmowing" technique and "Backing In" maneuver—tactics that became legendary in the history of the Vietnam War. The bond between the Australian SAS and these pilots was forged in these moments, where the NVA could only watch in disbelief as the Australians escaped certain death.
Join us as we break down why the Australian SAS refused to fly with anyone else but No. 9 Squadron. From using the Huey Helicopter as an aluminum shield to catch bullets, to the "beer economy" that fueled their brotherhood, this is one of the most incredible stories of the Vietnam War.

In this video: 0:00 - The Australian SAS Trapped by the NVA 2:15 - Enter the "Bushrangers": The Pilots of No. 9 Squadron 4:30 - The Huey Helicopter as a Jungle Chainsaw 6:45 - How the NVA were Defeated by Air Airmanship 8:00 - The Legacy of No. 9 Squadron in the Vietnam War
This video contains a dramatized, fictional narrative inspired by real units, environments, and historical contexts. The events, dialogue, and characters in this story are not factual and have been creatively interpreted for educational and entertainment purposes. This is not an official historical account.
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