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Langkawi Malaysia - LIMA 2011

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Hi,

We have just returned from a visit to Malaysia and the LIMA event and I would like to share some shots to give an impression of what the show was like.

A type that always impresses is the Su-30. The RMAF sent 3 Su-30MKMs to the event. One of them flew a display each day.
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The Republic of Singapore Air Force sent 3 F-16s and an S-70. They also participated in the air show with a display of an F-16C, releasing a lot of white smoke before departure.
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Only 8 F/A-18Ds have been delivered to Malaysia. One of these was present in the static display.
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During the opening ceremonies 2 F-5s (an F-5E and an F-5F) buzzed the airport. This F-5E was captured during a rehearsal before the event actually opened.
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The Royal Thai Air Force sent 2 of their Gripens to Malaysia, one of which is seen here under the scorching sun.
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The Royal Air Force Typhoon did not take part in the static display. A display was performed by the Typhoons that were at RMAF Butterworth for an exercise, conveniently scheduled to coincide with LIMA 2011.
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A typical Asian backdrop on this take-off shot of a USNavy F/A-18F. Two Rhinos were present and it looked like they were used extensively to give joyrides in the back seat.
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The RMAF Smokey Bandits team visited the event obviously. Their MiG-29s are seen here on the flightline and during their display.
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wow!!
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Nice! Feel free to show some more!
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I know its all about choises, and you made the right ones.... Pictures of great planes!!!
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Nice ones Stefan! Malaysia has an interesting Air Force, I can tell by experience.
Any luck with the base visits? I saw an F/A-18D approaching Butterworth somewhere...

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Re: Langkawi Malaysia - LIMA 2011

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Hey Stefan,

Nice report!

Regards,

Maurits
kind regards,

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Re: Langkawi Malaysia - LIMA 2011

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Great selection Stefan! 8)

Here is my pick on LIMA 2011:

All 3 AS.365N3 helicopters of Maritim Malaysia were present during our visit, M70-01 was put on static display.
These two, M70-02 (in background) and M70-03, flew missions twice a day from Langkawi airport:

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One Hawk Mk.108 was put on static, M40-04:

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As was this MB339CM (M34-18):

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A nice treat was a pair of Gripens from the Thai Airforce. Seen here is the JAS-39C coded 70105:

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To bring tooth brushes and pyjama's, this C-130H-30 (coded 60104) came in on monday and departed later that same day:

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Singapore AF Fokker 50, s/n 712, departing after dropping of some people:

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The dynamic part of the airshow:

At exactly 11:30am the first day of the airshow was opened by an "airfield attack" by an F-5E (s/n M29-05) and F-5F (s/n M29-18), both flown from Butterworth:

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Star of the airshow was the local Su.30MKM. Seen here is M52-12. Spare a/c was M52-11, and M52-14 was put on static:

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A great take off by the Super Hornet. Two are present at LIMA. Seen here is a F/A-18F from VFA-122 during take off:

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Biggest aircraft in LIMA skies was this USAF C-17A, 05-5152, from Hickam AFB:

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Concluding the dynamic part of the show: 5 'Smokey Bandits' TUDM MiG.29N / NUB aircraft:

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To all those still there at Langkawi: enjoy the great show!!
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Stefan,
nice pictures ! Remember on my good time there four years ago :-))

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ON THE ROAD TO LANGKAWI:

On our way to the north for LIMA 2011, we took the opportunity to see some other locations in Malaysia:


Sungai Besi, November 30.

Next to the TUDM museum some nice flying by 3 Sikorski S.61A-4 helicopters with Army and Navy choppers:

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Subang, November 30:

Boeing B.737:

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BD.700:

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CN.235-220M:

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Falcon 900:

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Butterworth, November 30 and December7:

F-5F:

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F/A-18D:

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Hawk 108:

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Hawk 208:

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Not based here, but a nice surprice, the Su.30MKM:

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Alor Setar, for the PC-7's, December 1 and 2:

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4Aviation did a great job once again!

:D :D :D :D :D
Greetz, Lucien.
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Hi Lucien,

Nice additions!!
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Hm... so it was possible to capture this one crisp, clear and sharp... ;-)

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He LMB en Steef,
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Nice ones, guys!
Stefan, I think you also have them crisp, clear and sharp, but Lucien Photoshops them just as I do.

As we say in Groningen, "kon minder!"

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Smokey Bandits starting up..
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Formation take off led by Smokey 1
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Closeup of the Smokey 1's tail..
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US Navy Super Hornet waiting for take off clearance.
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The Rafale jets were deployed on missions over Libya recently.
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RUAG Aviation Do 228 New Generation
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RMAF Sukhoi Su-30MKM
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Thanks for viewing :)
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Another great day 2day. The helicopters were the main goal but the show was great too! Sorry for the amount but I already went down from 30 ;-). Tomorrow departure!
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Re: Langkawi Malaysia - LIMA 2011

Post by Maurice »

Thanks guys for your impressive views on the LIMA :shock:
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