Norman 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Huh , the pix posted somewhere here, aaar? The Skyhawk always reminded me of a close friend who piloted one of these type over South China Sea and never reach his destination.. My Al-Fatihah again to Lt Wahi Anuar... where ever is your grave.. -- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 There's a Malaysian Captain with EK who used to fly the SkyHawks. See guys..if cadetship doesnt work out...go AIR FORCE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Hitch a ride in your thread TK, JK... BTW, JK got "style" while holding the Nikon on the left seat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 something that you can see outside butterworth air base Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Lim 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Last time I was at RMAF museum, the canopy of that skyhawk was open. I climbed in and sat in it... excellent feeling. However, no ejection seat. Only got an office swivel chair! Also, I looked at the plane from the rear, big hole, no engine also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Thanks for the pics TK, the Caribous are noisy as hell, I remember I used to hear them flying past my house every now and then during my childhood in Tawau. Their engine noise is weird.... I prefer the Rolls Royce dart of the Fokker F-27s though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Gavin, the plane at Butterworth looks like the F-86 Sabre like the one I saw in Pekan Museum. The one there is mounted on a stand in inflight position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 looks kinda cool doesn't it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Yes, I suppose it's the US version of the MIG-15. I never knew we had these. All I heard of during my younger days were the 'Jet Tebuan', and then came the F5E. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 8, 2005 Thanks for the pics TK, the Caribous are noisy as hell, I remember I used to hear them flying past my house every now and then during my childhood in Tawau. Their engine noise is weird.... I prefer the Rolls Royce dart of the Fokker F-27s though. 7062[/snapback] SV, F27 is turboprop... Caribous using pistons... That's why they sounded like big trucks..hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2005 hoo hooo...Norman, Junior was there too ah... They dont have F-5, i wish in the future they will put one of this. MB-339...not there too. Sabre 11 Squadron. Prop contact check!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 8, 2005 hoo hooo...Norman, Junior was there too ah... They dont have F-5, i wish in the future they will put one of this. MB-339...not there too. Ya laah, TK... he'll follow me if the outings got something to do with aviation.. F-5 and MB-339 still in service... so I guess, they're not Museum pieces yet; maybe those not airworthy still can use as spare parts providers.. - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 8, 2005 There's a Malaysian Captain with EK who used to fly the SkyHawks. See guys..if cadetship doesnt work out...go AIR FORCE! 7014[/snapback] You're talking about Capt A.B? I thought he flew the F5 as well. Then join MAS and I flew as his copilot on the 734. He went to AK around 97 or 98 as a FO and now a 777 captain. Nice guy. Abnyway I don't like this RMAF museum. Sad to see all these aircraft and the way they were displayed. I believe they should be kept in flying condition, or at least inside with equipments intact. Not left to rot in the harsh Malaysian weather. And at certain location, vandalized. If the Thai can keep some old aircraft in Cheingmai, why not us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2005 You're talking about Capt A.B? I thought he flew the F5 as well. Then join MAS and I flew as his copilot on the 734. He went to AK around 97 or 98 as a FO and now a 777 captain. Nice guy. Abnyway I don't like this RMAF museum. Sad to see all these aircraft and the way they were displayed. I believe they should be kept in flying condition, or at least inside with equipments intact. Not left to rot in the harsh Malaysian weather. And at certain location, vandalized. If the Thai can keep some old aircraft in Cheingmai, why not us? 7093[/snapback] ========================================= Captain Radzi..can i know what decide for a pilot whether to become a pilot of 737/777/747/332/333 ? What is the main reason? If one guy is a Captain of 777, then fe fly 777 forever in his company? Thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2005 If any of you going to Bangkok for Holiday, Please dont forget to visit the Royal Thai Air Force Museum.....100 times super than Sungai Besi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted September 8, 2005 SV, F27 is turboprop... Caribous using pistons... That's why they sounded like big trucks..hehehe Wow, is that right? Thanks Norman. Wouldn't have known of it if u didn't tell me! I suppose DC-3 and other piston aircraft would have sounded like that? Not many people can fit into the Caribou it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Wow, is that right? Thanks Norman. Wouldn't have known of it if u didn't tell me! I suppose DC-3 and other piston aircraft would have sounded like that? Not many people can fit into the Caribou it seems. 7113[/snapback] Unless I'm wrong Yes ... love those sound... Once few years back a DC3 took-off from Subang, if not mistaken, a London-Sydney run... And I was in Shah Alam... even at that distance ... fuuhhh... music to the ears maaannn!!! BTW... I heard that some RMAF's Caribous (before retirement) were fitted with cannons and served as gunships... I guess, with the engines roar... enough to scare the s&$%t off those bandits.. -- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Unless I'm wrong Yes ... love those sound... Once few years back a DC3 took-off from Subang, if not mistaken, a London-Sydney run... And I was in Shah Alam... even at that distance ... fuuhhh... music to the ears maaannn!!! BTW... I heard that some RMAF's Caribous (before retirement) were fitted with cannons and served as gunships... I guess, with the engines roar... enough to scare the s&$%t off those bandits.. -- 7155[/snapback] Bandits and penyamun plying the Straits of Melaka.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denny Yen 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2005 Bandits and penyamun plying the Straits of Melaka.... The gunship was used in fighting the communists. TK, JK: Great imagination with the photo captions!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 I was at WMKF earlier this morning... Douglas A-4PTM Skyhawk Douglas A-4PTM Skyhawk (JBon) Nuri BomBA 9M-BQA PDRM 9M-PHE PDRM 9M-PHF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 superb guys..never like the way those skyhawks looked..mcm sissy sikit..just watched dogfights yesterday and boy were those sabres aces in the skies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Agree Iwan..The skyhawk is quite high and the shape is not so proportional...macam 'tonggek' sikit.. Edited June 30, 2008 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 Latest addition at the RMAF Museum, Eagle Airborne Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV). Fake surveillance turret under the fuselage. I wonder why they retire this aircraft so soon The museum renovation works near completion. Most of the aircrafts were repainted, while a few others are still in the workshop next to the museum. New cyclic, seats, paint etc. on this Bell-47. Looks new The new livery on this Albatross looks very familiar... It was in grey scheme before this. Painted by Markas Logistik Udara and was handed back to the museum on 13th November 2009. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 Stationed myself outside Sg Besi Airbase this morning 27May2010 (across the highway after exit of Smart tunnel) Rehearsal flypast across the runway supposed to be 9 Su30MkM formation for the 52nd Air Force Day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usop 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) cool picture bro, hope i can snap n share some flypast picture during actual day... Edited June 1, 2010 by Jonathan Kong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
