Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 Hi guys, As you may know 25 April 2010 marks the day that MASwings would retire their Fokker 50 and receive their 10th ATR72-500. I was fortunate to be invited by a friend who is covering the event for a local newspaper, so he needed a cameraman and I volunteered. The ceremony was supposed to be officiated by the CM, but was later being represented by the DCM. Also present is Chairman of Malaysia Airlines, Tan Sri Dr. Munir Abd. Majid. The F50 used was 9M-MGF and the new ATR rego 9M-MWJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 Oh, that means the Fokker flight I saw at 7.30 this morning was the last flight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) Oh, that means the Fokker flight I saw at 7.30 this morning was the last flight? 7.30am so early!? They informed us yesterday it was around 10am so I went to the airport again this morning to try and snap her for the last time. Edited April 26, 2010 by Waiping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alvin Liew 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 Haiz... I haven't been on a Fokker 50 before, and now? ... Whatever, congrats to MasWings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 So glad I flew on a Fokker 50 before. Specially requested to be put on a Fokker flight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 jahat Waipiing! din share the special access and special information. >. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks Waiping for the special coverage of the event. First few photos above never use flash ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Sam, I tot u know! How can you forget about farewell to your Dutch Lady? Chaity, still polishing my skills lah. Some shots without flash because I don't have an external flash. Currently still contemplating a flash or a longer lens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronhiew 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 I think i've met the Captain before during my serviced with AK in 2007, when that time was Fly Asian Express (FAX), lols... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Waiping, Lapel Pins and lanyard as goodies? Kind to share the photo of the lapel pin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Waaa....nice lar! I wish I was invited...hahaha! Way to go Waiping! More please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Any last fly pass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Any last fly pass? Nope. A momentous occasion as the F50 was being officially push back for 1 last time. Some couldn't hold back their tears. Salute to a loyal servant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 jahat Waipiing! din share the special access and special information. >. I agree! More Waiping more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 last pic look like car/plane wash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Iggy, you know? finally BKI fire department manage to wet the airplane. haha~ Waiping, i never forget about the event, just that they call me just stand outside the fances and watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Haha.. reminded me of the past unintended incident of fire truck chasing plane How can they put aside BKI taiko from this event?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 bcoz the present Taiko is on action. haha~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Keep in mind 01June, AK inaugural BKI-HKG flight. Sure got some ceremony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Nice report! Thx for sharing! Too bad of Dutch Lady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Chuo Hock Tieng 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 Keep in mind 01June, AK inaugural BKI-HKG flight. Sure got some ceremony ii was expecting AK to have some blowing off ceremony on their inaugural KCH-DPS flight but turn out just normal routine flight departure, nothing happen in DPS too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 28, 2010 Keep in mind 01June, AK inaugural BKI-HKG flight. Sure got some ceremony Maybe the new MCA president will be here. With the Fokker 50 back in the hangar, the new 9M-MWJ "Libaran" was reviewed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 28, 2010 Waiping, Thanks for sharing a piece of history - now MASWings can fly with confidence and at lower costs. It shows in their performance numbers too - more passengers, better on time performance, more profitable! As for your equipment, it should not be lens or flash. You need both, but which one you buy first is the decision you have to make! Keep shooting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2010 Good bye my dear dutch lady...sweet memories dating with her last time.. Waiping, nice pictures there..can i take some of your pictures to put in my blog? hehehe..thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
