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Went to Butterworth just to try my luck today and....

 

F22Su30.jpg

wasn't sure which runway was active, so went to runway 18 and got this. around 1.35pm, instead of landing on runway 18, the Raptor land on runway 36 while the Sukhois, I guess, went back to Gong Kedak (correct me if I'm wrong..)

 

around 1.45pm saw 2 Raptors and 2 MiGs depart, so I dashed off to another location.. :p

 

around 2.22pm, heard a loud roaring engine approaching and.....
F22MiG29.jpg

 

first to land... :yahoo:

F22-1.jpg

 

second to land...

MiG291.jpg

 

third to land... :yahoo:

F22-2.jpg

 

and the last to land...

MiG29-2.jpg

 

that's all for today folks...

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Wow... maybe a first in the world... F22 with Russian made fighters... Congrats Victor


BTW, the Mig29n, despite in for retirement next year, they still look well maintained and modern

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Whoaaaa....wish i could make it there to wait. Having to watch the raptors for the first time would be a risk worth taking. Awesome pics there and im sure its an experience you will treasure.

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Wow... maybe a first in the world... F22 with Russian made fighters... Congrats Victor

BTW, the Mig29n, despite in for retirement next year, they still look well maintained and modern

Thanks Fitri...... :hi:

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Am seriously considering to drive up to butterworth this weekend. Urge is too strong. :p

 

Any tips on spotting locations as im totally unfamiliar with the area

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S M Tang, flee, thanks.

 

Was lucky with the weather today.

 

Had to process these on the laptop as the main computer is 'rosak'!! Not too happy with the results.

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Wowwwwww....anazing photos there Laurie. The pilot was looking at you in the first one? :D

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Great catch LaurieB and light was superb.. :clapping: :clapping:

 

16/06/2014

Unlike the good light and clear blue sky in the morning, it was dull and cloudy with strong wind in the afternoon. Nevertheless, it was a busy afternoon in Butterworth AFB with lots and lots of flying and here's my take of the afternoon session....

 

Returning to base after completing their sorties..

F15F22a.jpg

 

85-0108/MA

F-15F-22.jpg

 

03-4052/HH

034052.jpg

 

85-0122/MA

F1505122.jpg

 

03-4046/HH

034046.jpg

 

85-0133/MA

F1505133.jpg

 

P3 Orion abort landing...

P3Orion.jpg

 

M45-08 Returning much earlier than schedule...

F18M4508.jpg

 

M45-01, 03-4055/HH & 03-4045/HH..

F18F22.jpg

 

03-4055

F22.jpg

 

M40-32

HawkM4032.jpg

 

M40-22

HawkM4022.jpg

 

M43-03

MiGM4308.jpg

 

84-0023/MA

F1584023.jpg

 

M43-04

MiGM4304.jpg

 

 

That's all for today folks.... :pardon:

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Whoa Victor, super catches! :)

 

Which runway was operational when you caught these beauties?

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Iwan, Victor A, Capt Radzi, thanks.

 

Victor A, nice shots. Must try that area some time.

 

Looks like Rwy 18 im use yesterday afternoon. I saw two F15s taking off from that direction as I left about 1.15pm.


Laurie, I Cant see anything

 

Raymund, not sure why. The photos are linked to Flickr so should not be any problems.

Edited by LaurieB

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Nice closeups. Is a long zoom required for these shots?

 

Saw a pair of F-15s flying overhead on the island, followed by a single Mig-29 a few minutes later.

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Thanks SSLee.

 

I use a 70 - 300mm lens and for these photos it was used over that full range. Some shots have been cropped even further in for closer detail.

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