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| IMPRESSIONS PART 6 / 10 | ||
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SEMARANG ACHMAD YANI part 2 (army) |
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| ARMY AVIATION | ||
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| SELAMAT DATANG, and yes, these orange Schweizers are still in use and very operational | ||
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| Let us start to admire some Bolkow B-105's of this base. Special ? Yes ! Because they're Indonesian ! | ||
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| There is always something going on at this base, such as light maintainance... | ||
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| ... and always something to admire too, like these plates | ||
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| Let's have a look at the Bell 412's outside, while Kees interviews two pilots | ||
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| Both helicopters are refuelled, and the crew gets the orders. They will fly when we are ready. | ||
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| When we arrive, the bell is starting up, precautions are made... | ||
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| The well known sound resounds, and after the checks the machines lift off.... (mind the startup box left) | ||
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| ... and fly away for their daily mission. Achmad Yani houses this Casa 212 | ||
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| Bell UH-1 Hueys are also present on Achmad Yani | ||
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| TNI-AD means Army, the Tiger is the Mascotte of the base, and where we in Europe use large generators, | ||
| TNI-AD uses small orange startup boxes, each capable of making about 10 helicopter starts. Weight: 20 kilo ! | ||
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| A view on some Bolkows, they are well taken care of after each flight. | ||
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| Finally another coloured one, perhaps in the old colours ? | ||
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| A last surprise, an NC-212M 100/200 comes in and makes our day complete ! Thanks to all ! | ||
| PONDOK CABE (Army) | ||
| ARMY AVIATION | ||
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| So... we arrive at Pondok Tjabe now | A well taken care of entry of the base | |
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| Here the casa-212 has it's homebase | We had a nice day here, talking to pilots | |
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| And it appeared that we were treated on seeing both VIP planes of the base | ||
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| Cockpit of the Casa | And a very luxury interior | |
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| At noon there was time for a presentation, interview and..... a fine dinner ! | ||
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| Next the DHC-5 Buffalo was to be examined | ||
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| It's an unusual type, and no one would suspect such a luxury on the outside | ||
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| As it seems an ordinairy troop transport plane | ||
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| But once inside... it's marvellous ! What a seats, complete meeting possibilities | ||
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| Mrs. G. Andu was attached to the Embassy during our visit, thanks for all the translating you did for us ! | ||
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| Finally a last look on the raised cockpit, and the 'non-VIP' exit behind. | ||
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| Thanks to all who cooperated ! | ||
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