VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 A short early morning flight from VVCR Cam Ranh to Ho CHi Minh VVTS Tansonnhat Airport. 1. At Cam Ranh International Airport VVCR. 2. Heading out over Cam Ranh Bay regarded as being the best deep water shelter in SE Asia. 3. The popular tourist resort of Nha Trang is over the other side of the mountains. 4. Leaving Nha Trang Bay in the distance, regarded as one of the finest bays in the world. 5. Over Nihn Thuan province with the ocean on the horizon. 6. Fan Rang Bay can be seen under the tail to the left. 7. At Bao Loc 8. Into our descent and getting hazy. 9. Tri An Lake is paert of a hydro electric scheme and was finished in 1986. 10. Over the Saigon River at Phu oc Bin. 11. The runway now is sight and I will have learn to use the ILS on the A320 which would have made life a bit easier. 12. Made it safely down and very pleased with the manual landing. Thanks for flying along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakashi Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Well the obvious is obviously that these are some fine shots of your flight Martyn! It has been 50 years now since I was in Vietnam and Tonsonnhat was part of my regular truck route hauling aviation fuel (amoung other items) as a 5 ton tractor trailer driver for 9th Infantry Div, 9th Supply & Transportation, the specifics have long slipped my mind but I do remember having to get up early and staying late on those routes. And of course it was called Saigon back then, I have a 2 x 3 full color map that I sent home in 1966 and it's still in really decent shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Well I will state the obvious , these shots look amazing Martyn . And this just in , a news flash : Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Obviously you put a lot of effort into these screenshots Martyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Excellent shots and narrative Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Very nice tour Martyn, at first I thought you were pining for another country. Well done and great narrative as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Wakashi said: Well the obvious is obviously that these are some fine shots of your flight Martyn! It has been 50 years now since I was in Vietnam and Tonsonnhat was part of my regular truck route hauling aviation fuel (amoung other items) as a 5 ton tractor trailer driver for 9th Infantry Div, 9th Supply & Transportation, the specifics have long slipped my mind but I do remember having to get up early and staying late on those routes. And of course it was called Saigon back then, I have a 2 x 3 full color map that I sent home in 1966 and it's still in really decent shape. Cheers Rodger and that must have been a surprise for you, a pleasant one I hope. I never get tired of hearing of peoples association with the places and planes we see on here, it is so interesting. Like me I bet it makes you feel old when you say about things from 50 years ago and now I am remembering stuff from 60 years gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 5 hours ago, BradB said: Well I will state the obvious , these shots look amazing Martyn . And this just in , a news flash : Cheers John Thanks John and cheers for the video of this wonderful movie and sadly missed actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 5 hours ago, adambar said: Obviously you put a lot of effort into these screenshots Martyn. Thank you Adam, as usual I was on a tight schedule to complete this flight which I managed with 7 minutes to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 3 hours ago, paulb said: Excellent shots and narrative Martyn! Thank you Paul, glad you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: Very nice tour Martyn, at first I thought you were pining for another country. Well done and great narrative as always. Thanks Jack and I am but not enough time to continue the flight on to my paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 More great shots Martyn and narrative. Always enjoy your tours. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 3 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Thanks Jack and I am but not enough time to continue the flight on to my paradise. Taiwan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 4 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Cheers Rodger and that must have been a surprise for you, a pleasant one I hope. I never get tired of hearing of peoples association with the places and planes we see on here, it is so interesting. Like me I bet it makes you feel old when you say about things from 50 years ago and now I am remembering stuff from 60 years gone. Just reading this makes me feel old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Do not see many flights in that part of the world, nice shots and flight. Although that is not how I remember it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Wowzeroosie! Lookin' good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Aussieflyer38 said: More great shots Martyn and narrative. Always enjoy your tours. Don Thank you Don, happy that you enjoy my posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Taiwan! Why not Jack, I have met so many wonderful Taiwanese people over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Just reading this makes me feel old! Today I DO feel old Jack, it must be the predicted change in the weather and hopefully we will get the thunderstorms and predicted 10-20mm of rain later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 5 hours ago, lifejogger said: Do not see many flights in that part of the world, nice shots and flight. Although that is not how I remember it. Thanks John, well it is an improvement on the default scenery but I agree that this part of the world is screaming out for OLC which hopefully will arrive in the not too distant future. Anyway bit by bit the world is getting covered and it is a big place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 4 hours ago, PNW User said: Wowzeroosie! Lookin' good! Cheers PNW and thanks for your comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, VH-KDK said: Why not Jack, I have met so many wonderful Taiwanese people over the years. Agreed Martyn. I bet you can't wait to go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: Agreed Martyn. I bet you can't wait to go back! The sooner the better Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Keeping your flying skills proficient without them fancy Idiot Landing Systems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 These are some really beautiful and equally interesting pictures. Thank you for letting us take part in your journey, Martyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 6 hours ago, Bermuda425 said: Keeping your flying skills proficient without them fancy Idiot Landing Systems! All these new fangled gismos Erik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Captain Lars said: These are some really beautiful and equally interesting pictures. Thank you for letting us take part in your journey, Martyn. Cheers Lars and you are most welcome aboard anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvdboomen Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Nice combination of light and haze Martyn. I especially love number 2 and 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Thanks for the great comment Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Great Shots Martyn , well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Grand set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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