Plane Spotting - The Quiz

[David48]

While I was looking at Aircraft of Russian origin I came across this ...

I wonder did it ever see 'service' for it's designed purpose?

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[SeaVisionBurma]

That appears to be a rusky Sukhoi Su-27...

Hard to tell the exact model as the nose / cockpit isn't easily identifiable in this meme

But the colour scheme is definitely rusky airforce...

Correct. Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-27 which crashed performing at an airshow in Ukraine.

Both pilots ejected safely as the plane crashed, but unfortunately there were scores of casualties in the crowd.

Worst airshow disaster to date.

Full story here: http://www.poormojo.org/pmjadaily/archives/028988.php?newwindow=true

http://www.spacedaily.com/news/plane-crash-02a.html

Edited June 18, 2013 by SeaVisionBurma
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[David48]

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... and this one ... the caspian sea monster ... ekranoplan

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[David48]

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Sadly, this will be the last one from me in this Thread of Plane Spotting - The Quiz as it's the last one I have identifiable data on.

When I go back to Thailand and the opportunity is there I might do a few more that we haven't spotted yet.

Thanks to all who have spotted along the way ...

So ... who's going to have a spot at the last one?

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[GrantSmith]

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... and this one ... the caspian sea monster ... ekranoplan

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Sounds like a "Transformer" hahah those crazy ruskies and their vodka dreams..

[Chao Lao Beach]

What Type is this?

PS, I like the angle this pic was taken, kind of a cool pic non the less.

Airbus A320 - sporting brand new sharklets

Correct, I choose tat pic as it kind of looked a bit like AA-X A330.

Air New Zealand is the actual launch customer for them, but several other companies flew them first. The converted other standard A320 orders into them.

[SeaVisionBurma]

Correct, I choose tat pic as it kind of looked a bit like AA-X A330.

Excellent choice of photo too - those winglets in combination with that tail livery were doing my head in for ages

Took me a while to figure it out.

[RabC]

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Sadly, this will be the last one from me in this Thread of Plane Spotting - The Quiz as it's the last one I have identifiable data on.

When I go back to Thailand and the opportunity is there I might do a few more that we haven't spotted yet.

Thanks to all who have spotted along the way ...

So ... who's going to have a spot at the last one?

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Just like to say a big thank-you to David for all the entertainment he has supplied over the last few months.

Thanks again

[GrantSmith]

^ +1

Even if I did come late to the party

[Chao Lao Beach]

Some of the chopper folks maybe interested in this press release from EuroCopter regarding Thailand..

Helipartner Thailand launches its leasing activity with an order for 10 Eurocopter AS350 B3e helicopters

http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Helipartner-Thailand-launches-its-leasing-activity-with-an-order-for-10-Eurocopter-AS350-B3e-helicopters_1048.html?iframe=true&width=700

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In other news, I presume they are French in Phuket.

Edited June 19, 2013 by Chao Lao Beach

[David48]

Some of the chopper folks maybe interested in this press release from EuroCopter regarding Thailand..

Helipartner Thailand launches its leasing activity with an order for 10 Eurocopter AS350 B3e helicopters

http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Helipartner-Thailand-launches-its-leasing-activity-with-an-order-for-10-Eurocopter-AS350-B3e-helicopters_1048.html?iframe=true&width=700

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In other news, I presume they are French in Phuket.

Re the helicopter ... no tail rotor ...

Since there's no ladies watching this ... as for the female pilot ...

[Chao Lao Beach]

The tail rotor is on the other side, you can see it a bit if you look.

Here is a link to that pic. http://press.eurocopter.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Press%20Releases%20%28PDF%29/2013%20Press%20Release/2013-06-19/helipartner_thailand_as350b3e_c_copyright_helipartner_thailand.jpg?itok=lyasJjxD

[David48]

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• Make and Model

DSCF5580 R R.JPG

Sadly, this will be the last one from me in this Thread of Plane Spotting - The Quiz as it's the last one I have identifiable data on.

When I go back to Thailand and the opportunity is there I might do a few more that we haven't spotted yet.

Thanks to all who have spotted along the way ...

So ... who's going to have a spot at the last one?

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COUGH ...

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[GrantSmith]

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• Airline

• Make and Model

DSCF5580 R R.JPG

Sadly, this will be the last one from me in this Thread of Plane Spotting - The Quiz as it's the last one I have identifiable data on.

When I go back to Thailand and the opportunity is there I might do a few more that we haven't spotted yet.

Thanks to all who have spotted along the way ...

So ... who's going to have a spot at the last one?

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COUGH ...

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Got me stumped regarding the owner, but model being a 737-800

[David48]

^^ It's a 737 but I have different/numbers letters after that.

Was taken in Thailand, but not at Swampy.

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[GrantSmith]

^^ It's a 737 but I have different/numbers letters after that.

Was taken in Thailand, but not at Swampy.

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700 series in that case, looks like DMK to me...

[Chao Lao Beach]

David, was it being operated by Orient Thai?

How about a 300 with aftermarket sharklets ?

I am not sure about your comment regarding letters, it could be any special model.

I will go with B737-300 or -3XX (XX who knows !)

Few -700's have eyebrows

The window count is wrong.It is a classic.

The exhaust looks "wrong" for a 700 but it is hard to tell.

Edited June 20, 2013 by Chao Lao Beach

[GrantSmith]

Letters would indicate the delivery customer

[GrantSmith]

Damn CLB, I tip my hat to you sir!

A 733 with after market winglets...

[David48]

Well, close enough for me ...

So congratulations to Chao Lao Beach and GrantSmith

It's an Orient Thai Boeing 737-3T0

Planes details are here

REGO Shot.

Hi res, full plane, livery intact

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[David48]

So, once again, I like to thank all the guys who spotted.

So, when you look down as you glide into Swampy from over the Gulf

and you see those sparkling lakes* in the setting sun ... SMILE

I'm down there looking up, maybe taking your photo ...

* BTW ... the Farms not in the photo

But both the Farm and Suvarnabhumi are in this shot.

I'll be back under the Swampy's approach route in a few months,

so, if you have any suggestions on how to do Plane Spotting 2

Please feel free to suggest that either here or through a PM.

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[David48]

BTW ... if you are interested just what happens on a typical Thai

Farm, drop by this ... fish-and-shrimp-farm

Sunrise - work

Sunset - relax

Or this Update with lot's of media and less words ... prawn-harvesting-01

Cheers from

MissFarmGirl and David48

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[Chao Lao Beach]

David, suggestion for next trip, check out the link in post #1 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641868-the-incredible-zoom/

What camera did you use for these pics last trip?

[smokie36]

As much info as possible please.....

[Chao Lao Beach]

It has the correct widows & look of a Chinook. The trees look tropical, really it is a wild card any more than that.

[David48]

David, suggestion for next trip, check out the link in post #1 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641868-the-incredible-zoom/

What camera did you use for these pics last trip?

Thanks for that ... I did read that post when it was first opened and commented at the time.

What did I use ... my borrowed gf's camera ... a Fuji FinePix 600 ... 15x Zoom.

Better then my older party camera with 10x Zoom.

About a month ago the Olympus SZ-14 with a 24 times zoom came on special and I paid $150 ... very happy with the camera.

Light weight, compact and slips into the trouser pocket easily.

So, while the imagery can be improved with better technology

... any other suggestions for a better Plane Spotting 2 quiz?

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[Chao Lao Beach]

David asked: ... "any other suggestions for a better Plane Spotting 2 quiz?"

My first thought: What about what air hostesses on overnights ?

I will duck now

Edited June 23, 2013 by Chao Lao Beach

[smokie36]

It has the correct widows & look of a Chinook.  The trees look tropical, really it is a wild card any more than that.

Yup its a CH-47 Chinook.

[smokie36]

OK another.....

[Chao Lao Beach]

Smokie, is that taken in Thailand? The pic I mean !