Langkawi Malaysia - LIMA 2011

[Stefan]

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.


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.


Only 8 F/A-18Ds have been delivered to Malaysia. One of these was present in the static display.


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.


The Royal Thai Air Force sent 2 of their Gripens to Malaysia, one of which is seen here under the scorching sun.


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.


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.


The RMAF Smokey Bandits team visited the event obviously. Their MiG-29s are seen here on the flightline and during their display.




Regards,
Stefan

[FrankCrebas]

wow!!

[CoHaBa]

Nice! Feel free to show some more!

[Flyboy]

I know its all about choises, and you made the right ones.... Pictures of great planes!!!

[Hans Rolink]

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...

Hans.

[maurits]

Hey Stefan,

Nice report!

Regards,

Maurits

[L.M.B.]

Great selection Stefan!

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:






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




As was this MB339CM (M34-18):




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




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




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




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:




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:






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:




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




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





To all those still there at Langkawi: enjoy the great show!!

[Typhoon3030]

Stefan,
nice pictures ! Remember on my good time there four years ago

Dietmar

[L.M.B.]

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:






Subang, November 30:

Boeing B.737:




BD.700:




CN.235-220M:




Falcon 900:




Butterworth, November 30 and December7:

F-5F:




F/A-18D:






Hawk 108:




Hawk 208:






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




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






4Aviation did a great job once again!


Greetz, Lucien.

[Stefan]

Hi Lucien,

Nice additions!!

Hm... so it was possible to capture this one crisp, clear and sharp...

Regards,
Stefan

[stipjes]

He LMB en Steef,
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Stephan S and I had our first (hot) day 2day! It is a great show! Just the F-5's were missing ;-( but everything else makes up for it. Tomorrow the helicopters I hope.....
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[Hans Rolink]

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!"

Hans.

[Mir ZafriZ]

Smokey Bandits starting up..

Formation take off led by Smokey 1





Closeup of the Smokey 1's tail..

US Navy Super Hornet waiting for take off clearance.

The Rafale jets were deployed on missions over Libya recently.

RUAG Aviation Do 228 New Generation

RMAF Sukhoi Su-30MKM


Thanks for viewing

[stipjes]

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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[Maurice]

Thanks guys for your impressive views on the LIMA