Here are some photos of USAF F-16 Thunderbirds and RMAF Sukhoi SU-30MKM Flanker C doing some acrobatic manoeuvres at the Subang Airport, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Getting there was quite tough too having to clamber about the fence because none of want to get our shoes wet!
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USAF F-16 Thunderbirds aerial acrobat team on runway waiting for green light to lift off.
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Getting there was tough. First the traffic jam, then a little commando walking in something that looked like a DMZ before reaching open ground.
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Everybody waiting in anticipation. Slight drizzle here. Would they give the green light for go?
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Whoa! DSLR enthusiast coming out in full force with telephoto lens!
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Our very own jet as opener, a single RMAF Sukhoi Mig-29.
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Solo maneuvers showing the silhouette of Sukhoi Mig 29 Fulcrum.
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Next up, the USAF F-16 Thunderbirds roaring by!
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After a roaring ride up, the contrast is very apparent. Peace and traquility.
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All six of them! USAF Thunderbirds in formation.
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The dangerous fly-pass between two F-16 Thunderbirds.
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F-16 Thunderbirds with their bellies facing each other.
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USAF Thunderbirds taxi on the runway returning to hangar after their aerial acrobats. That’s it folks!
Too bad I couldn’t get any clearer pictures of USAF -F16 Thunderbirds or the RMAF Sukhoi SU-30MKM. Should have figured out the settings much earlier on taking clearer pictures of fast moving object from a distance.
In addition, the light drizzle caused a lot of speck on my lens. The commando like climbing plus taking pictures through the fence also scratched my Polarising Filter. I also shouldn’t be too ambitious trying to capture still photos and videos at the same time. In the end, both also not very satisfying.
A basic photography lesson learned from the air show outing. Hopefully can get better pictures next time though I won’t know when any other air force would drop by for an aerial display. Anyway, live and learn.
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