Imran K. 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Heya guys... SURPRISE! As stated in my "glory glory backyard" thread, I had a surprise in store for all of you...and alas..it has arrived. Let me start off the thread with a picture which ultimately says a thousand words. Al Mahattah Aviation Museum (Sharjah)... DC3, DeHavilland 114 Heron, Avro Anson, and De Havilland DH-104 Dove 6. More shots later ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 OMG!!!! That's wonderful! Keep on posting those photos,Imran! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Woooa Damn Beautifull DC-3 More !!! More !!! Imran. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azuddin 1 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 awesome DC-3 this is the only DC-3 that i see and actually get the chance to go take an inside tour. azuddin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Wonderful old days... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Hey there guys. Here are a few more shots of the DC3. Before that..here's a quick history of this particular aircraft. -> Built in Oklahome in 1945 as C47B for the USAF. -> USAF apparently didnt want it, and was subsequently sold to Aviation Services Ltd. in 1953 -> Joined Kuwait Airways in March, 1954. -> Joined Gulf Aviation Ltd. in 1960 and was the first DC3 they flew. (Gulf Aviation Ltd = Gulf Air) -> Sold to a "spare-parts dealer" in Bahrain in 1971. The aircrafts are "squished" together...but shots like this are easily obtained. It's so shiny! Fully assembled. All engine parts are still present in the aircraft. Aviation Photography to the extreme...lying down on the floor..with school kids inquiring about your mental state of mind... Check out the number of rivets! Wow...painstakingly inserted! "Nose Shot" for whom it may concern... <_> G-AMZZ...you truly are sexy... Thank you for viewing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Pheewittt....What an beauty she is....Thanks again for sharing these photos,Imran! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeCH 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Imran, good stuff there. Next time we go there together OK? Lying down and get a good shot?? That is what I do all the time.....the way a real photographer has to do it sometimes to get a good composition. Hey upgrade DSLR please.....ur standard is about there. Start dealing with your dad will ya?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bing Chu 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 It is very heartwarming to see the tender loving effort into restoring those birds to such pristine condition. Only other place I have seen such dedication is at RAF Hendon. A big hand also to Imran for sacrificing his dignity for our gain!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Agree with Bing Chu there.... the aicraft are well looked after... How I wished that RMAF do the same to the aircraft in thier Museum... Imran... great shots there... thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 They look so shiny and new, it makes me think that it was somewhat a DC3 R/C model haha.. good one Imran.. bahaya StormTrooper .. never thought your blasters are well set up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 StormTroopers forever! Dont worry Dark Side, Bright side, and Padawan side (Olympus )...We only offer peace. More shots tomorrow. Nak tidor la... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 StormTroopers forever! Dont worry Dark Side, Bright side, and Padawan side (Olympus )...We only offer peace. More shots tomorrow. Nak tidor la... Hmmmm.. Darkside(Nikon), Brightside(Canon), PAdawan(Oly), Stormtrooper(Panas-sonic), so who's gonna take Wookies?? and also Ewoks? haha.. We lenses take pix only haha true true very peaceful indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azuddin 1 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 the DC-3 looks like it's ready to fly again anytime. Azuddin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Hmmmm.. Darkside(Nikon), Brightside(Canon), PAdawan(Oly), Stormtrooper(Panas-sonic), so who's gonna take Wookies?? and also Ewoks? haha.. We lenses take pix only haha true true very peaceful indeed Salah salah...Here's the "OFFICIAL LISTING" DarkSide = Nikon BrightSide = Canon Padawan = Olympus StormTroopers = PROSUMERS (no matter what brand) Wookies = Konica Minolta Ewoks = Sony Set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 Hey guys...lets delve deeper into the realms of the DC3's inner workings.... The following shots will give you a "brief" indication as to how well preserved this aircraft is. It is truly spectacular! Here we go...gear chamber... Michelin air's...hmmm...maybe.... Think I can fit up there...maybe la..not sure...lets try it out. Btw..check out the actuator on the top right of the photo. It still works! Loads of surprises in here. Scared to touch them though..just in case la. Fuses..cables..wires...immaculate! Cables cables cables wire cables cables wire rust cables TRANSFORMER! Personally, I feel this container contained a fire extinguishing agent due to the information plaque stuck onto it. Contains weights of "Nitrogen", "Agent Charge" and "Cartridge". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 very neat. Wait till you see the aircraft musuem in TUDM Sungai Besi. ZOMG the plane smells like rat poop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 Perrghhh... Classic classic.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 Excellent pictures, bro, the Dakota is really a nice grand ol' lady For more Dakota (and Lisunov) pictures, check the "airports of the Netherlands" section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken K. Kour 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2006 awesome pics bro.. definately agree with what you said about the malaysian museum! hahaha... keep them coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fendy Report post Posted May 29, 2006 i like the first pic, looks like a mix of b+w and colour, sort of a past-meets-future kind of thing going on.... ps. imran, bring back 1 briyani for me please... chicken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin B 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2006 Great shots Imran...! its like a much newer and cleaner version of Sinsheim..!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
