Kwek 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2006 More oldies as requested.... One of my all-time favourites, the classic streamlined shaped British fighter.......presenting the Hawker Hunter. A classic head-on shot of the Hunter. One would wonder if the TSR 2 was not cancelled by the Labour government, would she have taken over the Hunter's role and land up with Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) - the predessor of RSAF. Hmmm interesting thoughts for a what-if model.... The Skyhawk is also quite popular. More so if it is the two-seater verson. Presenting the TA-4SU, which was fitted with the GE F404 engines (yes, same engine as the Hornet) in an old airframe but with updated avonics. Not exactly part of the Open House but there is a A-4S in delivery colours and original insignia (similar to Peru). This is the original Skyhawk, converted from A-4Bs that was delivered to SADC. With the A-4SU being towed away onto the taxiway, this was a chance to catch a side shot of her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) Continuing from where I left off, before I disappeared for a last-minute short trip. The launch alarm has sounded. The pilots and crew on alert dashed to their aircraft. Whilst they were starting up, the F-16C Blk52+ of 145 sqn sneaked out and performed a solo aerobatic display. At the frontline, first to taxi off are the F-5S of 144 Sqn. To the left of the picture is the tailfin of an F-16C of 140sqn, the first fighter squadron. And yes, Norman they did take off almost simultaneously. A couple of seconds apart for a little bit of spacing. Pity the soldiers lying near the departing aircraft. Imagine the noise... The F-16Cs did likewise. Note the afterburner glow. The Apaches look small but they sure can deliver a punch. This is the most menacing picture that I could find. They look so puny in my other pics. The Super Ps (for Puma) is the workhorse helicopter of the airforce, working closely with the land force. The Chinook CH-47SD has proven her capability in recent mercy missions in the region. Some landing shots, as the flying display segment ends to the music of "the final countdown". The C-130 attempted a short field landing and stop right in front of show centre. Edited September 10, 2006 by Kwek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2006 Kwek, nice oldies and actions! love the one showing the crew dashing to their a/c.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2006 A belated commend to the photos and the contributors! They are all wundervoll!! Home for one week; dial-up connection; too slow; too many good pics; loading takes ages... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfian Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2006 wow nice shot man... It's better than LIMA as for last LIMA we're not allowed to go for cockpit photographs. the aircraft is more better that RMAF from a small coutry compare with our country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 11, 2006 Awesome pictures, guys: hope to join you on the next 'Open day" The equipment used by the RSAF is very similar to RNethAF, except, we don't fly the F-5 anymore... Also........KC135 will be KC10 in our case and SuperPuma would be Cougar...rest all similar Thanks, again, for sharing these wonderful shots: you all made my day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XuanHao 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 Good day guys. Here are some of my takes at the open house. Here we have TK preparing to fire back at the firing squad. Some pics from the air display... ...and a sunset shot with all the oldies together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 More shots from the RSAF Open House as I process my images . . . Awesome Hunters . . . armed to the teeth. They must have been potent adversaries during their heydays. The not-so-old E-2C Hawkeye climbs to a cruise level, looks down, sees all and knows all . . . like a wise one graduating from the university and wearing a "square hat" - albeit with slightly more rounded edges. And then there are those taking the all-important toddler steps in acquiring the right to fly . . . going out in their Piper Warrior IIs . . . all four made a beeline for the runway and took off in quick succession for a short 30 minute flight. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 hey KC..those HawkEye nose looks like some kind of dog... eh Kwek..you got steady hands on your 100-400mm!! I wish i have that lens couple with Nikon body!! ha ha 2 Heavy duty aircraft what a thin wing! i wish i can just run towards this plane and take her up to the sky!! HOT end!! taken with SB-800 flash, to light up those burners COOL Gear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericp 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 This is a great thread ... thanks for sharing, guys. Andrew, Julian's really grown since the last time I saw him ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul Malik 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 Great pics guys and yes the apache does look a bit small but who cares its awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 Sorry for posting late. Came back from S'pore on 9/9 but still got many things in office. Only got free time to go through my shots today. I'll post something not covered by TK, KC and Kwek. The joyride on C130. Walking slowly to board the plane. Yong Kiet on the furthest left. View from my seat towards the rear of C130. Powerful air-con, can see the mist. Free time to move around even when the plane is climbing. View from rear. No windows are vacant. View from front. More to come soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 Wonderfull stuff in the Charlie 130, I like the aircon... I wonder how they manage to keep their interior so clean? I wonder RMAF's a/c that clean or not?? <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 More pics....... My seat. This is really cattle class with the netting type of seats but i'm not complaining. I think he's the flight engineer, please correct me if i'm wrong. He was standing there from start till end of the joyride. Can u notice anything different of me? The priceless view of S'pore City from C130, but the windows are full of scratches. One more pic of the interior. The door started to open even we are still taxiing on the apron. What a unique experience. This joyride is really fun esp for me as a M'sian onboard a RSAF aircraft. Many thanks to Yong Kiet and KC for making this joyride possible for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 I bet those wonders thought this "What!! The interior doesn't looks like the one in SQ 777" Nice shots man~!!! Love them all, must be fun circling around Singapore!!!.........can I know what's the open house next year?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 One thing i notice is that RSAF's a/c are all so clean... and they dont have RUSSIAN TOYZ1!!! <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 Nice pics of anf From the C-130 Guys.. Anymore shot from the Herc?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abel E 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 wow multi racial crew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted September 18, 2006 Nice pictures there, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 18, 2006 Lucky Raymond on the C-130 joyride. Just imagine you're a soldier going o the battlefield. This could be your last flight ever. And that is the sort of interior they give you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2006 Lucky Raymond on the C-130 joyride. Just imagine you're a soldier going o the battlefield. This could be your last flight ever. And that is the sort of interior they give you? Actually those seats are still ok, at least it has plenty of legroom. Some more pics Taken after the joyride. The copilot and somebody from the jumpseat is looking at me. 1st F-16 taxiing in with sister plane behind. The pilot is looking towards my direction. Is the pilot name written on the side of the cockpit? If yes, then his name is Capt David Lim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sim Lim Shen 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2006 Just imagine you're a soldier going o the battlefield. This could be your last flight ever. And that is the sort of interior they give you? Well, at least they give you blow air-con before you die. Anyway, it is not very often we get to see the interior of a military aircraft, so very rare and preciouss photos indeed. Are the interior wall covered with foam or something? I was expecting like bare metal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2006 Some more pics to share... Sunset over 3 classic plane and helicopter. Taken in the morning, hence a bit backlit. In the foreground is the F16D+ and in the background Charlie 130 with troopers in action. Chinook dropping off a jeep onto the taxiway. Very lucky to get the anti-collision light. More to come... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Ngu 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2006 There's some demonstration on the loading of weapons for F-16 around noon. By the way, anyone knows how heavy is the missle? F-16 after missle loading. The vehicle in front is used for loading the machine guns. Hope u guys enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denny Yen 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2006 (edited) There's some demonstration on the loading of weapons for F-16 around noon. They are using a dummy AIM-9L Sidewinder missile although its weight is same as the real one. Clue? Missile tip....a real AIM would have glass tip for its IR sensors & targetting systems. RSAF decided to use dud ones maybe because of safety concerns...and also its price (USD260,000 per missile). Edited September 19, 2006 by Denny Yen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites