Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 30, 2006 Seen at BKI on May 29th. Callsign Sumo 51, a C-130 on a tech stop. From BKI they will fly direct to destination Jogjakarta. Can anyone tell me where they are from and the proper a/c type? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) Waaoo.. Nice Catch Capt. .. Not a Usual Visitor to BKK. Btw. Beautifull Background Scenery... ~!!! Edited May 30, 2006 by Ibrahim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denny Yen 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2006 Callsign Sumo 51, a C-130 on a tech stop. Its a KC-130R, a tanker version of C-130 and an improved version of its predecessor KC-130F. Rocket nozzles main gear housing give the a/c extra lift. Tail code "QD" and rego "160013". It is operated by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) aka "The Sumos" stationed in USMC air station in Okinawa, Japan. This sqdn provides air refuelling support to Marine a/c doing various missions. Each of the underwing pods contains 80ft hose for the incoming a/c to insert its fuel suction nozzle. Typically KC-130Rs carry 8,000gal (30,283L) of fuel serving a/c within a 1,000nm radius. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 Thanx 4 the help and great catch Mr. Radzi. Condolences go to all who suffered. A bad day where nearly 6000 death count till MAY 30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 Nice one MRD Thanks for sharing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 Just saw the news fron newspaper just now.. Callsign is so funny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 Just saw the news fron newspaper just now.. Callsign is so funny! What news? The flight or the earthquake? Any links? Nice one MRD Thanks for sharing . No problem. Hope to share with the world later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 Hope to share with the world later. Capt. Your Photo of Learjet 35 at Kuala Terengganu Hits at A.net laaa Congrat ~!!! That 'Mike Juliet' is your plane right ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) Capt. Your Photo of Learjet 35 at Kuala Terengganu Hits at A.net laaa Congrat ~!!! That 'Mike Juliet' is your plane right ??? Thanks. Yup that was my ride for the day. It was a busy dat at TGG, with the Lear, the CN235 doing parachute jumps and some Maha doing circuits as well. Edited May 31, 2006 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 What news? The flight or the earthquake? Any links? No problem. Hope to share with the world later. Earthquake's news. Link, yes but in chinese btw. I dont have any link for the news in English, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
