VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 1. I can remember the first time seeing one of the R4D/C-117s in a book when I was very young and thinking how modern it looked. I have never ever seen one of these rare birds. 2. We had a but tour from the end of our cruise from Whittier to Anchorage and at the end we had the choice of being dropped off at our hotel or going to the PANC to drop some people off. 3. It was a long and painful decision but I eventually decided to take the trip to the airport. 4. Hidden amongst the trees along the West International Airport Road was this Trans Northern C-117, I think N29TN. 5. Not only one but there was another, N30TN. Not the best snaps taken from through the bus window but not a common plane either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Yeah, but, I've seen quite a few rare birds at this forum. Vey nice indeed martyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, adambar said: Yeah, but, I've seen quite a few rare birds at this forum. Vey nice indeed martyn. Thanks Adam. The rare birds are becoming fairly common! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Very nice. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Many thanks Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Super shots Martyn , I have inspected these old birds in person one time on a visit many years ago visiting my sister . Did you by chance get by Lake Hood ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Great little story and discover behind the trees This plane reminds me a kind of russian version I've been lucky to use in Laos 30 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 46 minutes ago, BradB said: Super shots Martyn , I have inspected these old birds in person one time on a visit many years ago visiting my sister . Did you by chance get by Lake Hood ? . That would have been great to see close up. Yes we drove past parts of Lake Hood and what an amazing place that is too. I could spend hours looking around this area as there are all sorts of planes to be seen in every direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, jean marc said: Great little story and discover behind the trees This plane reminds me a kind of russian version I've been lucky to use in Laos 30 years ago Thanks Jean Marc. Very interesting about Laos, would that have been the Li-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldboy43 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Very nice shots with nice aircraft, thank you Martyn. cheers Karoly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, oldboy43 said: Very nice shots with nice aircraft, thank you Martyn. cheers Karoly Thanks very much Karoly, I saw some beautiful old planes both in service and in museums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Excellent shots Martyn. Your pictures from the bus are also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Good. On. Ya. Martyn! This must have been a trip of a lifetime!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neptune6 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Nice pics Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Very nice John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Nice bird sightings up there in Alaska, Martyn. Probably spare part storage for @flyingleafs Mule Air Services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 6 hours ago, lifejogger said: Excellent shots Martyn. Your pictures from the bus are also very good. Thanks for the compliment John. Many problems with taking snaps through glass, reflections, dirty and scratched glass to name a few. Not a good idea to wear a bright top when trying to record what is outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Good. On. Ya. Martyn! This must have been a trip of a lifetime!! Thank you Jack, you know what one of the highlights was though don't ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Neptune6 said: Nice pics Martyn Thanks for that Patrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 4 hours ago, musterpilot said: Very nice John Cheers John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Stillwater said: Nice bird sightings up there in Alaska, Martyn. Probably spare part storage for @flyingleafs Mule Air Services? Some amazing birds of all types Gerold! Spare parts for both the planes and the crew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 14 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Very interesting about Laos, would that have been the Li-2? Well difficult to remind - I think a bit more rescent like a Antonov 26 (more seats too) but you are right the Li-2 is more similar to your plane... I need to look for a shot I took ... not easy to find it as it was so many years ago I remind the all cyrilics notes inside the plane and in the cockpit of course (at that time it was easy to visit it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Ok Jean Marc, a long time ago for sure! Great fun the cyrillics aren't they? One week end I drove a Belarus tractor on a farm near Mildura and everything was in Cyrillic. I worked out the tachometer though as I didn't think I was going at 1000 kmh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 41 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: I didn't think I was going at 1000 kmh! 1000 kmh! Martyn you cracked me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: 1000 kmh! Martyn you cracked me up! Good to hear Jack, I am always happy when I make others laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 23 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Great fun the cyrillics aren't they? Amazing indeed pectopah to be said as restaurant very confusing and full of strange letters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M110A2 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Nice set Martyn, thanks for the share of the old relics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 4 hours ago, M110A2 said: Nice set Martyn, thanks for the share of the old relics. Thanks Vince but that must be my reflection in the window! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Beautiful shots and seeing them rare birds is amazing Martyn. Sadly tough T-Bone, I and the rest of the Mule Team are so old there are no more spare parts. Some even suggested to throw out the molds Aw, wait Gerold meant our C 47 and not us, amirit? Or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 3 hours ago, flyingleaf said: Beautiful shots and seeing them rare birds is amazing Martyn. Sadly tough T-Bone, I and the rest of the Mule Team are so old there are no more spare parts. Some even suggested to throw out the molds Aw, wait Gerold meant our C 47 and not us, amirit? Or what? Thanks Karl but I thought the moulds that were used in making you lot were ordered to be destroyed at all costs! Definitely not much culture amongst the Mule Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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