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3 Sqn at Butterworth. (updated 21 Oct 14)

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:55 am
by DeltaCharlieKilo
Went across to the mainland early today to see if I could catch any of 3 Sqn's aeroplanes that are here for Exercise Bersama Lima 2014. Was not disappointed!

4-ship run-in.
Image20141016-IMG_3371 by Janner88, on Flickr

Image20141016-IMG_3376 by Janner88, on Flickr

Image20141016-IMG_3387 by Janner88, on Flickr

Image20141016-IMG_3400 by Janner88, on Flickr

Image20141016-IMG_3407 by Janner88, on Flickr

Image20141016-IMG_3425 by Janner88, on Flickr

Also involved in the exercise is RAAF Super King Air 350, A32-426. Caught it on finals after a flight up from Singapore.
ImageRAAF Super King Air 350, A32-426-001 by Janner88, on Flickr

ImageRAAF Super King Air 350, A32-426-002 by Janner88, on Flickr

Thanks for looking. As always, C & C welcome.

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:58 am
by Flyingmonster
Nice to see!!

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:10 am
by captain scarlet
Nice to see coningsby's finest in the sunshine. :thumb:

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:59 pm
by otafox
Hi Laurie
Hope they keep you busy over the next few weeks
Take care

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 2:32 pm
by BromF15
Awesome set!
The BP typhoon looks like it has had its squadron markings removed, is it still 3 sqdn or going to another squadron?

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:11 pm
by lowlevelRAF
Nice to see a safe arrival :) Enjoy them while they are there :thumb:

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:41 pm
by david14
Very nice set - like the RAAF King Air a lot

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 7:37 pm
by Dave1316
BromF15 wrote:Awesome set!
The BP typhoon looks like it has had its squadron markings removed, is it still 3 sqdn or going to another squadron?
Brom,
BP (ZJ802) belongs to 29 (R) Sqn now


Dave

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:35 pm
by BromF15
Oh right.. that settles that then :)

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:43 am
by DeltaCharlieKilo
Thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated.

I was also wondering about the T3. Saw that previous markings had been painted over and wondered who it belonged to.

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:55 pm
by Soundbarrier
Funny Laurie, my interest would be the locals since these Typhoons are a common sight overhere ... any locals to post?

By the way did you ever catch these as we discussed last year? : http://www.airfighters.com/photosearch.php?loc=4967

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth.

Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 5:21 am
by DeltaCharlieKilo
Soundbarrier wrote:Funny Laurie, my interest would be the locals since these Typhoons are a common sight overhere ... any locals to post?

By the way did you ever catch these as we discussed last year? : http://www.airfighters.com/photosearch.php?loc=4967
It's the other way around here. Locals common, Typhoons not so. :) Visitors such as these are always worth waiting for.

There were a few locals about last Tuesday; 2 Hawks and an F/A18D. Missed one of the Hawks but got the others.
ImageBAE Hawk Mk 108, M40-09, TUDM. by Janner88, on Flickr

ImageMcDonnell Douglas F/A 18D, M45-01, TUDM. by Janner88, on Flickr

Many thanks for the link. I had forgotten about these frames. Must make a mental note on a piece of paper this time. :roll:

Re: 3 Sqn at Butterworth. (updated 21 Oct 14)

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:56 am
by DeltaCharlieKilo
Getting ready for the return trip.

Spotted this Voyager parked up at Penang International Airport this morning.
ImageAirbus Voyager K2, ZZ331, Royal Air Force. by Janner88, on Flickr

Weather was a mixed bag of heavy cloud and haze.

Thanks for looking.