Jimz 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2014 It's gonna be an exciting June. USAF coming with the Raptors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wong Kok Choy 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Looking forward to shooting the raptors! Might make a day trip down to Butterworth just to shoot them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 Heads up guys! Heard the Raptors are there already. Butterworth AFB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted June 10, 2014 Went to Butterworth just to try my luck today and.... 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.. around 2.22pm, heard a loud roaring engine approaching and..... first to land... second to land... third to land... and the last to land... that's all for today folks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Could it be first time a Mig and F-22 is captured in the same frame? or even flying together? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anuar 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 wow ... speechless ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaTan 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Edited June 12, 2014 by DaTan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 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...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 Am seriously considering to drive up to butterworth this weekend. Urge is too strong. Any tips on spotting locations as im totally unfamiliar with the area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 Any scheduled exercise from insiders on Sunday June 15, 2014? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Managed to catch a few this morning. IMG_3130 by Janner88, on Flickr IMG_3170 by Janner88, on Flickr IMG_3138 by Janner88, on Flickr IMG_3220 by Janner88, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Lovely shots in lovely light LaurieB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwan 3 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Wowwwwww....anazing photos there Laurie. The pilot was looking at you in the first one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Laurie, I Cant see anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Great catch LaurieB and light was superb.. :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.. 85-0108/MA 03-4052/HH 85-0122/MA 03-4046/HH 85-0133/MA P3 Orion abort landing... M45-08 Returning much earlier than schedule... M45-01, 03-4055/HH & 03-4045/HH.. 03-4055 M40-32 M40-22 M43-03 84-0023/MA M43-04 That's all for today folks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Great catch Laurie and Victor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Whoa Victor, super catches! Which runway was operational when you caught these beauties? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) 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 June 17, 2014 by LaurieB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 Was going over again today but the weather is not good at all. Looks like haze! A few more from yesterday. This time all RMAF. IMG_3088 by Janner88, on Flickr IMG_3098 by Janner88, on Flickr IMG_3143 by Janner88, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieB 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
