RSAF Open House, some of my shots

[G-man]

Decided not to go for the obvious, as in trying to take shots of the static display from other angles.


I liked the angular lines of the tailboom


The "eyes" of the gunship


The classic Hunter's graceful shape & lines never fails to amaze me.


A recently retired workhorse, the Skyhawk


A view of the inflight refueling probe of the Skyhawk. Shame they blanked off the intakes

[panzerpunk]

Hmm everyone seems to be fascinated by the Apache's laser targeting system... haha!

[G-man]

More shots, this time of the F-16 Block 52 & Block 52+(the newer ones with the CFTs)


The Block 52+'s ungainly shape somehow appeals to me. When seen from full on front, it's got a squat stance that seems to say "Don't f**k with me buddy!"


The earlier Block 52 seems scrawny when compared to the newer additions to the Viper family.


The erm... bum of an F-16 is interesting, I must say.


The smooth intake and it's unique shape makes the F-16 seem like it's smiling when viewed headon.

[G-man]

Originally Posted by panzerpunk Hmm everyone seems to be fascinated by the Apache's laser targeting system... haha!

Well, for starters, it did give a nice reflective surface that serves as a perfect frame for people photography except it's a pity there were too many people there, thereby causing some people to be outta frame somewhat. Hahahaha. Ah well, part of the challenges of photography I guess.

[panzerpunk]

Originally Posted by G-man Well, for starters, it did give a nice reflective surface that serves as a perfect frame for people photography except it's a pity there were too many people there, thereby causing some people to be outta frame somewhat. Hahahaha. Ah well, part of the challenges of photography I guess.

What about airshow pics? I'm living near Paya Lebar and I hear Helicopters/jets flying at low altitudes (100m or so) every now and then! LOL!

[G-man]

Panzerpunk, I took all the walkaround pics, deciding not to bring the teles. But yea, the aircraft were flying low, which was nice. A straight vertical upon takeoff, something the public doesn't get to see much of.

Anyway, a few more pics....


A sleek beauty, the F-5S seems low when you compare it with the F-16. Slick nonetheless.


Lovely!

[hamzah_talons]

did anyone get pics of the arming demonstration?

[merkava74]

Originally Posted by G-man Well, for starters, it did give a nice reflective surface that serves as a perfect frame for people photography except it's a pity there were too many people there, thereby causing some people to be outta frame somewhat. Hahahaha. Ah well, part of the challenges of photography I guess.

I'm one of the culprits!



G-man, hope you don't mind my photo. If you do, I'll remove it.

[G-man]

Originally Posted by merkava74 I'm one of the culprits! G-man, hope you don't mind my photo. If you do, I'll remove it.

Please keep it here. Hahahahahah. I like your shot, really nicely framed.

[Parka]

Originally Posted by merkava74 I'm one of the culprits! G-man, hope you don't mind my photo. If you do, I'll remove it.

Nice.