Alan B. 5 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 For those who missed their arrival...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 NICE!! Very nice!! So which is the better place to enter? The Shah Alam one or the one near Subang Airport on Sat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KS Ong 1 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks MIR for the infos today... Only 5 T-Birds came. The KC10, C17, 3xT-Birds were no where to be found as at 7pm. Any idea where they went? The spectators... The Birds... Two Heads in a HEAD... I remember seeing them when I was like 8 back in '87. Sure bring back some memories. Managed to dig up the old brochure. '87 Tour Brochure Front/Back Cover Front Page - The team Back Page - The fleet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Some shots managed to get "in between Buffer Overload[/b}" Arrival of first wave... Leader breaking right for downwind... Thunderbird 1 Thunderbird 2 Thunderbird 3 Thunderbird 4 Thunderbird 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Yii 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 ala...good things happen when im not in kuL..sigh!! more pictures n possible videos pls ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Wah Ong Ong, that brochure is very nice with signatures too ! Team A behind the shops got the formation shots like Ah Ong. Team B near the factory got the split up shots like Alan B & Norman + touchdown shots Mine is 4 F16s morphing into 2 F18s Well, almost ..... Edited September 30, 2009 by Chaity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaybin 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks MIR for the infos today... Only 5 T-Birds came. The KC10, C17, 3xT-Birds were no where to be found as at 7pm. Any idea where they went? The spectators... Great shot everyone! How much mm of zoom you guys use to take the 'bird' to the front of the lens? From the initial schedule, isn't they are suppose to come on Thursday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kader 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Videos available here, 1-5th landings.. friendster and 1 2 3 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 The rest probably went to the mamak stall first. Where did you guys spot from? Awesome shots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Shooting with Norman, Alan Bligh and Kader from the touchdown zone. Initial flypast. Landing shots. Thunderbird 1 Thunderbird 2 Thunderbird 3 Thunderbird 4 Thunderbird 8, the only 2-seater in the group. Unfortunately I forgot to make the necessary exposure adjustments, therefore all the pictures are washout. And with the successive landings, even jpegs are running into the buffer, there is simply no time to check on the exposure accuracy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I can imagine how fast those birds land one after one another until you don't have time to check for accuracy. Where is the best place to spot in SZB on Saturday? Go into TUDM or the usual spotting places? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaybin 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Shooting with Norman, Alan Bligh and Kader from the touchdown zone. Unfortunately I forgot to make the necessary exposure adjustments, therefore all the pictures are washout. And with the successive landings, even jpegs are running into the buffer, there is simply no time to check on the exposure accuracy. That fast? Don't they need to obey the minimum radar separation? I can imagine that there are probably 2 or more aircraft was on the runway rolling after touchdown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kader 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 i feel like licking the pictures here.. FB ones aren't yummy enough ;p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 cant believe they are here!!!!beautiful pics really!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I just noticed that the pilots name is by the side of the canopy. Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 i feel like licking the pictures here.. FB ones aren't yummy enough ;p These (my pictures, at least) are resized to 900 X 600 before uploading. FB reduces the size further, reducing quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Tail numbers in case anybody is interested. 1 - 92-3880 2 - 91-0413 3 - 92-3898 4 - 92-3888 5 - 92-3908 6 - 92-3890 7a - 91-0392 7b - 92-3896 7c - 92-3881 8a - 91-0479 8b - 91-0466 So there are 3 Thunderbird 7 and 2 Thunderbird 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) I really hope I can get a shot of their 'belly' in the next few days. Love the livery beneath it Edited September 30, 2009 by SherM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Can we create a thread in Anjung Tinjau for these Thunderbirds , then all the pics from here can go specifically into that thread Easier for everyone to find it then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoyRX 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Tail numbers in case anybody is interested. 1 - 92-3880 2 - 91-0413 3 - 92-3898 4 - 92-3888 5 - 92-3908 6 - 92-3890 7a - 91-0392 7b - 92-3896 7c - 92-3881 8a - 91-0479 8b - 91-0466 So there are 3 Thunderbird 7 and 2 Thunderbird 8. Hi Radzi, there are actually only 8 birds in all. One of the C-17s had a T-Bird No. 14 marking on it though. 1 92-3880 2 91-0413 3 92-3881 4 92-3888 5 92-3908 6 92-3896 7 91-0392 8 91-0466 (F-16D) However do note that the numbers on the aircraft can be sticked on and pealed of easily, depending on aircraft availability. In Townsville over the weekend, the single F-16D was spotting No. 5 markings but in the main display and the open day, it was in No.8 markings. Edited September 30, 2009 by RoyRX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrul 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 superb job guys....keep em coming!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) That fast? Don't they need to obey the minimum radar separation? I can imagine that there are probably 2 or more aircraft was on the runway rolling after touchdown. Display teams usually take off two by two and land in line, one behind the other - like on aircraft carriers. Normal civil aviation rules are not observed by military aircraft, especially jet fighters! I just noticed that the pilots name is by the side of the canopy. Nice! Yes, this is a normal USAF and US Navy practice. The Thunderbirds squadron is not just a display one - if need be, they also have to serve in combat during wartime. So they follow normal USAF procedures. Edited October 1, 2009 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Nice shot with excellent weather! Do you think 250mm would be sufficient? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Nice shot with excellent weather! Do you think 250mm would be sufficient? 250mm is ok for the air display, unless you want to shoot close-up into the cockpit during the aerobatic... That one you need 600mm and above. But for the shots yesterday, most of us using less than 200mm.. BTW... anyone know what's the schedule for today?... Seems that aerodrome closure between 1450-1520 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaybin 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) Good, I'm having 200mm, I can join the club! Wanna ask, I notice the video was shot quite high from the ground, did you guys brought a 6ft ladder? Edited October 1, 2009 by kaybin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
