VH-KDK Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 A flight from Kota Bharu to Alor Setar in Malaysia but crossing into southern Thailand. 1. About to depart from Sultan Ismael Petra the 28th Sultan of Kelantan who ruled from 1979 to 2010 2. Over Pulau Gajah on the edge of Kota Bharu 3. Off the coast at Kota Bharu is the wreck of the Awazisan Maru the first Japanese ship sunk in the Pacific War on the 8th December 1941 during the invasion of Malaya. It was set on fire by an RAAF Hudson and probably sunk by a Dutch Submarine. 4. Just into Thailand and south of the town of Chehe. 5. At Bo Ngo in Narathiwat Province which is 75% jungle. 6. Flying over the Chanae district with Malaysia still visible in the distance. 7. Running into a tropical storm approaching Khuean Bang Lang in Thailand's Yala Province. 8. Sadly the southern provinces have been affected by conflict with sepratists. We are between Than To and Ban Rae( not sunglasses you wear on the back of your head!) 9. After flying through some very heavy weather the visibility improves as we descend passing Pokok Sena back in Malaysia. 10.. On the ground at the military side of WMKA Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in the town of Alor Satar. I hope you enjoyed the flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Wonderful set Martyn, lots of "atmosphere" pardon the pun and a history lesson to boot. Great cloud formations - ASN? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Fine shots Martyn. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 33 minutes ago, Aussieflyer38 said: Wonderful set Martyn, lots of "atmosphere" pardon the pun and a history lesson to boot. Great cloud formations - ASN? Don Thanks Don and puns are always welcome. I am using AS16 with REX TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 27 minutes ago, Iain Emms said: Fine shots Martyn. cheers Iain Thank you Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 The results are in , Big Nose is the winner of these fine shots by a nose . Quite a victory for you Martyn , from last to first : Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Great shots of an area we do not see very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Martin a great commentary, and a brilliant rendition of the old freighter. If they are still in use in such remote areas I would be cautious of accepting a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 That was very interesting Martyn, thanks! You sure do know a lot, and it's good to see Big Head back and I think that you may be Australian but your heart is in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Hi Martyn. Wonderful travelogue over an interesting area full of history. Do I remember correctly that there were several major internal Thai wars way back when in this area? I seem to hear war elephants trumpeting. The plane is intriguing--kind of like a 747 welded on to a C-46. I know I've seen it before but can't pin it down. What are we looking at here? Great set all the way around. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 A very very good set of shots. The landscape looks very good, although it's just Global. The weather adds to the immersion. And a very interesting old plane with a lot of character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Another great flight by our geographically well educated flyer Martyn! An area I will never visit, neither in real life nor in the sim, but your lessons are always very interesting..... I do like your statement about the Dutch submarine of course ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Very well done once again Martyn! I I learn something everyday from you my friend, to bad I can't retain what the heck it was that I learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Great shots, narrative and vibrant colours Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Farrugia Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Nice shots Martyn, luv the Carvair in the old Ansett livery. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/27/2018 at 8:24 PM, BradB said: The results are in , Big Nose is the winner of these fine shots by a nose . Quite a victory for you Martyn , from last to first : Cheers John Thanks John. I don't know what that nag was on but I wouldn't mind some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/27/2018 at 10:48 PM, lifejogger said: Great shots of an area we do not see very often. Thank you John, it is great to explore off the beaten track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/27/2018 at 11:11 PM, macca22au said: Martin a great commentary, and a brilliant rendition of the old freighter. If they are still in use in such remote areas I would be cautious of accepting a lift. Thanks Ian, no problems flying with me, just make sure I have my white stick beside me at the pilots seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/28/2018 at 12:05 AM, Jack Sawyer said: That was very interesting Martyn, thanks! You sure do know a lot, and it's good to see Big Head back and I think that you may be Australian but your heart is in Thailand. Thank you Jack and you have me sussed out pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/28/2018 at 6:54 AM, Rodger Pettichord said: Hi Martyn. Wonderful travelogue over an interesting area full of history. Do I remember correctly that there were several major internal Thai wars way back when in this area? I seem to hear war elephants trumpeting. The plane is intriguing--kind of like a 747 welded on to a C-46. I know I've seen it before but can't pin it down. What are we looking at here? Great set all the way around. Thanks! Thanks Rodger and Thai history is so interesting. The plane is the ATL-98 Carvair based on the Douglas DC-4, a common sight when I lived in Bournemouth in the early 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/28/2018 at 7:33 AM, Captain Lars said: A very very good set of shots. The landscape looks very good, although it's just Global. The weather adds to the immersion. And a very interesting old plane with a lot of character. Thank you Lars, Global comes up really well coupled with the tropical weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/28/2018 at 7:50 AM, Sundancer said: Another great flight by our geographically well educated flyer Martyn! An area I will never visit, neither in real life nor in the sim, but your lessons are always very interesting..... I do like your statement about the Dutch submarine of course ! Many thanks Fred, I am glad you enjoyed the post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/28/2018 at 12:25 PM, adambar said: Very well done once again Martyn! I I learn something everyday from you my friend, to bad I can't retain what the heck it was that I learned. Thanks Adam, I think we are in the same boat, so to speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/28/2018 at 3:23 PM, paulb said: Great shots, narrative and vibrant colours Martyn! Cheers Paul, I hope they brightened your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/29/2018 at 11:15 AM, Ray Farrugia said: Nice shots Martyn, luv the Carvair in the old Ansett livery. cheers Thanks Ray, I like anything Ansett but sadly the Carvairs were gone by the time I moved down here although their Electra freighters were a very welcome sight to me. I think one of the ex Ansett L-188s is still active with Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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