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RGN Airport:
16 54 23.67 N
96 08 10.92 E
3x Mig29s and something unidentified just to the right of them, plus the usual commercial stuff inc. an ATR and old F27. The 29s are regularly in the air here.
Of more interest on the same airfield is:
16 54 27.89 N
96 08 32.26 E
Looks like an AN12, a couple more F27s(ex MAF), a DC3 and 2 camouflaged Sukhois SU7s(??)
16 54 23.67 N
96 08 10.92 E
3x Mig29s and something unidentified just to the right of them, plus the usual commercial stuff inc. an ATR and old F27. The 29s are regularly in the air here.
Of more interest on the same airfield is:
16 54 27.89 N
96 08 32.26 E
Looks like an AN12, a couple more F27s(ex MAF), a DC3 and 2 camouflaged Sukhois SU7s(??)
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10 58.21.52n
106 49.20.00E
Interesting.
When I was there in 1969-70, the airbase was used by the USAF, US Army and VNAF. The hangars still had Defense De Fumer painted on the walls inside and a blue Bearcat was stationed just outside the VNAF Officers' Club.
I learned that in the 40s, the Japanese had based fighters there to combat the American B-24s and B-29s. In the 50s, it was the French. In the 60s, it was the US. Now, we see a nice Sukhoi taxiing out.
The ramp coming up on the right of the Sukhoi is where the USAF operated F-100s and later A-37s out of. As I remember, the ramp just behind the Sukhoi was where the VNAF had their F-5s.
You can see 3 taxiways exiting south. The first taxiway on the left leads to the ramp where the VNAF A-1s parked. It was not uncommon for the ground crews, when doing maintenance, to walk up, turn a key in the pylon and drop ord on the ramp. Got my attention one day when one dropped a 500lb can of naplam on the ramp.
Next taxiway leads to a ramp where the FAC aircraft were stationed (01, 02, OV-10) The third taxiway has a hangar on the left side and that is where the U-2 was hangared.
Again, if I remember right, the ramp at the western end of the taxiway was where the C-123s operated out of as "The Ranch".
Long time ago...
106 49.20.00E
Interesting.
When I was there in 1969-70, the airbase was used by the USAF, US Army and VNAF. The hangars still had Defense De Fumer painted on the walls inside and a blue Bearcat was stationed just outside the VNAF Officers' Club.
I learned that in the 40s, the Japanese had based fighters there to combat the American B-24s and B-29s. In the 50s, it was the French. In the 60s, it was the US. Now, we see a nice Sukhoi taxiing out.
The ramp coming up on the right of the Sukhoi is where the USAF operated F-100s and later A-37s out of. As I remember, the ramp just behind the Sukhoi was where the VNAF had their F-5s.
You can see 3 taxiways exiting south. The first taxiway on the left leads to the ramp where the VNAF A-1s parked. It was not uncommon for the ground crews, when doing maintenance, to walk up, turn a key in the pylon and drop ord on the ramp. Got my attention one day when one dropped a 500lb can of naplam on the ramp.
Next taxiway leads to a ramp where the FAC aircraft were stationed (01, 02, OV-10) The third taxiway has a hangar on the left side and that is where the U-2 was hangared.
Again, if I remember right, the ramp at the western end of the taxiway was where the C-123s operated out of as "The Ranch".
Long time ago...
621andy,
I can't see the Spit - the Lat/Long you gave is the same as the one in your 0941Z post for the heli base.
Those Su7s at RGN - it's been a long time since I had to do a/c recce, but might they be Chinese-built F8s? A bit like a pointy-nose Mig19 Farmer, if my sad-spotter memory doesn't let me down.
Interesting part of the world you inhabit...
I can't see the Spit - the Lat/Long you gave is the same as the one in your 0941Z post for the heli base.
Those Su7s at RGN - it's been a long time since I had to do a/c recce, but might they be Chinese-built F8s? A bit like a pointy-nose Mig19 Farmer, if my sad-spotter memory doesn't let me down.
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West of the runway and to the sse of the hangars, in front of the octagonal building. The Dak is hidden under the trees, but the other two are out in the open. Apart from the dak, it's impossible to tell what the others are really, but trust me
Here's another set of coords(apologies if they're the same):
20 53 01.41 N
95 53 31.56 E
As to the ID on the other A/C - they could well be chinky. They govt do deal with them...my spotting skills aren't up to it!
Saw the Indian AF display team at RGN a few years ago by chance. Not quite the Reds, but ok. Flew some indian built a/c that I can't remember the name of...
Here's another set of coords(apologies if they're the same):
20 53 01.41 N
95 53 31.56 E
As to the ID on the other A/C - they could well be chinky. They govt do deal with them...my spotting skills aren't up to it!
Saw the Indian AF display team at RGN a few years ago by chance. Not quite the Reds, but ok. Flew some indian built a/c that I can't remember the name of...
I see that MOD and US Dept of Defence have asked Google to remove their recent 'coverage' of coalition camps in Iraq .... in order to stop them being used for targeting by the bad guys. I@m surprised its taken this long!
621andy, thanks for the update - see them now. Looks like another Dak fuselage, plus possibly a single-engine-piston fuselage on its side, in some kind of dump just to the NNW of the octagon, too.
Wonder if my Dad has either of those Daks in his logbook...
Wonder if my Dad has either of those Daks in his logbook...
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Thud and blunder- We had a chance to have a look around a few years ago but the base Int officer found out and we had to beat a hasty retreat to the COs house- all very complicated
What did your father do there?
What did your father do there?
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Not so exotic.. But the Birds Eye View Feature of Cambridge Airport shows a couple of C130's outside the sheds in good detail...
http://content-delivery.co.uk/aviation/airfields/
http://content-delivery.co.uk/aviation/airfields/
Couple of Mig 29s on the pan, plus what look like Mig 21s and old Sukhoi SU7s(???)
This is the MAF training base for FJs @ Meikthila. Interestingly, most of the country is badly served by Google E, but the 2 sites here are very clear to see...
I think the MiG-21s are Chengdu F-7s, and the SU7s are Nanchang A-5 'Fantans'.
RGN Airport:
16 54 23.67 N
96 08 10.92 E
3x Mig29s and something unidentified just to the right of them, plus the usual commercial stuff inc. an ATR and old F27. The 29s are regularly in the air here.
Of more interest on the same airfield is:
16 54 27.89 N
96 08 32.26 E
Looks like an AN12, a couple more F27s(ex MAF), a DC3 and 2 camouflaged Sukhois SU7s(??)
The something unidentified may be a Super Galeb and the SU7s are again Nanchang A-5s. (Chinese-built FGA based on MiG-19 with solid pointy nose).
This is the MAF training base for FJs @ Meikthila. Interestingly, most of the country is badly served by Google E, but the 2 sites here are very clear to see...
I think the MiG-21s are Chengdu F-7s, and the SU7s are Nanchang A-5 'Fantans'.
RGN Airport:
16 54 23.67 N
96 08 10.92 E
3x Mig29s and something unidentified just to the right of them, plus the usual commercial stuff inc. an ATR and old F27. The 29s are regularly in the air here.
Of more interest on the same airfield is:
16 54 27.89 N
96 08 32.26 E
Looks like an AN12, a couple more F27s(ex MAF), a DC3 and 2 camouflaged Sukhois SU7s(??)
The something unidentified may be a Super Galeb and the SU7s are again Nanchang A-5s. (Chinese-built FGA based on MiG-19 with solid pointy nose).
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40°11'59.01"S 175°22'52.37"E
Ohakea A/F base N.Z. Hosting a RAAF F111.
CT4s to the left plus the building just to the right with the red roof is the Air Force Museum with a A4 and a Strikemaster on permanant display.
Ohakea A/F base N.Z. Hosting a RAAF F111.
CT4s to the left plus the building just to the right with the red roof is the Air Force Museum with a A4 and a Strikemaster on permanant display.
Thanks Jackonicko - I knew I was getting rusty. Andy - my Dad was an examiner on TCEU back when the RAF had commands working in that part of the world. He told me this evening that it was very unlikely, however, that he had any time in those particular aircraft as by then he'd moved on to larger types.
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[QUOTE=621andy;3073149]Here's a couple of interesting ones:
20 56 11.18 N
95 54 55.91 E
Couple of Mig 29s on the pan, plus what look like Mig 21s and old Sukhoi SU7s(???)
Correct on the FISHBEDS. Those are actually Chinese supplied F-7s. MiG-21 copies. The 'SU-7' is a Chinese supplied A-5 FANTAN. This is a ground attack aircraft based on the MiG-19 FARMER and developed by China.
20 56 11.18 N
95 54 55.91 E
Couple of Mig 29s on the pan, plus what look like Mig 21s and old Sukhoi SU7s(???)
Correct on the FISHBEDS. Those are actually Chinese supplied F-7s. MiG-21 copies. The 'SU-7' is a Chinese supplied A-5 FANTAN. This is a ground attack aircraft based on the MiG-19 FARMER and developed by China.
RGN Airport:
16 54 23.67 N
96 08 10.92 E
3x Mig29s and something unidentified just to the right of them, plus the usual commercial stuff inc. an ATR and old F27. The 29s are regularly in the air here.
Of more interest on the same airfield is:
16 54 27.89 N
96 08 32.26 E
Looks like an AN12, a couple more F27s(ex MAF), a DC3 and 2 camouflaged Sukhois SU7s(??)
16 54 23.67 N
96 08 10.92 E
3x Mig29s and something unidentified just to the right of them, plus the usual commercial stuff inc. an ATR and old F27. The 29s are regularly in the air here.
Of more interest on the same airfield is:
16 54 27.89 N
96 08 32.26 E
Looks like an AN12, a couple more F27s(ex MAF), a DC3 and 2 camouflaged Sukhois SU7s(??)
Myanmar A-5:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/981872/L/
http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/t...taking_off.jpg
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Thanks for the info and links everyone
I'll see what else I can find...
I'll see what else I can find...
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RAF Gatow
A few interesting aircraft here, including a hunter and lightning, it looks like there may also be a Harrier GR1 there as well. Am I right in saying that the airfield is now a museum?
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censored ?
Read this elsewhere:
According to yesterday's Telegraph (Saturday) Google earth have pulled
images of British Military bases in Iraq and certain selective bases
in the UK including Faslane, Hereford and GCHQ.
According to yesterday's Telegraph (Saturday) Google earth have pulled
images of British Military bases in Iraq and certain selective bases
in the UK including Faslane, Hereford and GCHQ.
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Images of bases in Iraq have all thakfully returned to pre-war imagery. Unfortunately various folk have added placemarks identifying various parts of the camps and they're still on there.
