Norman 1 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 VC-10 in Butterworth!! Nice catch KianHong.. I don't think KianHong's photos shot in Butterworth.... stated there 'different location'.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 The dark grey RMAF F5E is the most beautiful birds over Butterworth of all. I'm saying as someone who use to live in Butterworth for more than a decade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Faridz Mohd Yunus 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2011 Great to see our F-5s are still flying!!Nice shots..keep em coming!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) The guys from Kadena are here for Cope Taufan 2012, look out for F-15C Eagles. Edited April 6, 2012 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 MIR, does AOR involve as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 The guys from Kadena are here for Cope Taufan 2012, look out for F-15C Eagles. Â the duration of the exercise? any idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 9, 2012 MIR, does AOR involve as well? AOR is not included at the moment but hopefully they might drop into AOR by surprise  the duration of the exercise? any idea?  I think Cope Taufan is untill 16/04. Rumoured that Ex Bersama Shield 12 might kick off on 26/04.  A) WMKB B ) 1203180001 C) 1204161600 D) DLY BTN 0001-1600UTC ON 18 MAC UNTIL 16 APR 2012. E) WMKB CONTROL ZONE MASSIVE MILITARY JET OPERATING. EXPECT DELAY FOR DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL INTO PENANG AIRFIELD.  A) WMKB B ) 1203180001 C) 1204161600 D) DLY BTN 0001-1600UTC ON 18 MAC UNTIL 16 APR 2012. E) SPECIAL MILITARY EXERCISE FIRING WILL TAKE PLACE WI AREA WMR 109. THE EXERCISE ACT WILL BE INTENSIVE THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD. ALL AIRSPACE USERS MUST PROCEED WITH CAUTION. F) 8,000FT G) 50,000FT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2012 Just come across this: Â http://www.pacaf.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123296640 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted April 9, 2012 AOR is not included at the moment but hopefully they might drop into AOR by surprise    I think Cope Taufan is untill 16/04. Rumoured that Ex Bersama Shield 12 might kick off on 26/04.  A) WMKB B ) 1203180001 C) 1204161600 D) DLY BTN 0001-1600UTC ON 18 MAC UNTIL 16 APR 2012. E) WMKB CONTROL ZONE MASSIVE MILITARY JET OPERATING. EXPECT DELAY FOR DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL INTO PENANG AIRFIELD.  A) WMKB B ) 1203180001 C) 1204161600 D) DLY BTN 0001-1600UTC ON 18 MAC UNTIL 16 APR 2012. E) SPECIAL MILITARY EXERCISE FIRING WILL TAKE PLACE WI AREA WMR 109. THE EXERCISE ACT WILL BE INTENSIVE THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD. ALL AIRSPACE USERS MUST PROCEED WITH CAUTION. F) 8,000FT G) 50,000FT  thanks Mir for the info. Was in Kepala Batas today and saw 4 x F-15, 2 x BaE Hawk 208 and 3 x F/A-18 departed WMKB around 10.30am-11.30am today.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted April 9, 2012 Wow, some great landing shots here !!! well done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Went Eagle spotting today. Had to wait until after lunch before they appeared.  20120410-IMG_7696 by Janner88, on Flickr  20120410-IMG_7727 by Janner88, on Flickr  20120410-IMG_7712 by Janner88, on Flickr  20120410-IMG_7707 by Janner88, on Flickr  20120410-IMG_7703 by Janner88, on Flickr  There was a "Smokey" or two around as well. 20120410-IMG_7687 by Janner88, on Flickr  Thanks for looking. Edited April 10, 2012 by LaurieB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 fantastic shots of the eagle, Laurie B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Thanks Raymund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Nice catches there LaurieB. Â We don't get to see many USAF F-15s in this part of the world... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Great catch you got there Laurie... :clapping: especially the F-15s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Great catch you got there Laurie... :clapping: especially the F-15s. Â Laurie, when r u goin to shoot....do let us know....i will try to join if i can....what lense do u use here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Raymund, I might not get another chance before the F15s depart but I will PM you if I can go. Â The shots above were taken with my 7D fitted with a Canon f:4-5.6 70 - 300L IS USM lens. Â Flee, Victor, thanks for the comments. Â You are right, it is not often that we get to see F15s here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Raymund, I might not get another chance before the F15s depart but I will PM you if I can go. Â The shots above were taken with my 7D fitted with a Canon f:4-5.6 70 - 300L IS USM lens. Â Flee, Victor, thanks for the comments. Â You are right, it is not often that we get to see F15s here. Â Thnks Laurie, by the way do u stay on the island or mainland..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Raymund, see my PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 For those interested collecting regos: Â Cope Taufan 2012 (2-13 April) Â 1. 80-0012 ZZ F-15C 2. 81-0034 ZZ F-15C 3. 83-0011 ZZ F-15C 4. 85-0093 ZZ F-15C 5. 85-0120 ZZ F-15C 6. 85-0123 ZZ F-15C Look out for Wedgie next week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks Mir for the info. hopefully will have the time to hang around & catch the wedgie next week. as for the Eagles, well, just have to wait for the next Cope Taufan to catch them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) 'Dingo Airlines' Beechcraft 350 King Air (A32-651) operating ASY456 detected over Johor heading north, probably en-route to BWH. A32-651 last visit to BWH was October last year. Also got to know a BBJ2 arrived earlier today. Edited April 22, 2012 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) I guess about 8 X classic Hornets,1 x Wedgie,1 x Dingo and 1 x Orion have arrived. Just like previous years, there's one or two Hornets with special markings. Â Some regos: A21-21 A21-37 A21-102 unconfirmed A30-005 unconfirmed A32-651 Â Happy Spotting! Edited April 24, 2012 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) BS12 rego update: A9-658 AP-3C Orion A21-13 F/A-18A - special c/s.Second deployment to BWH, previous during Besama Padu 2010. A21-17 F/A-18A A21-21 F/A-18A A21-37 F/A-18A A21-47 F/A-18A A21-54 F/A-18A A21-?? - F/A-18A A21-102 F/A-18B A30-005 B737-7ES AEW&C A32-651 Beech King Air 350 Edited April 30, 2012 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 Flightglobal blog post on this excercise: http://www.malaysianwings.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=17869 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites