F-111 exhibition at Ipswich Art Gallery

Posted on 09/12/2010 by Bram

One of the reason I visited Ipswich Art Gallery was my curiosity on this exhibition honouring the RAAF’s 37 years-serving fighter. Back when I was in Singapore, such exhibition only takes place at the Singapore Air Show (which I had never attended before). And talking about my hometown, I think they have their own definition for ‘art’.

So, here it goes the cockpit of the mighty F-111.

Notes on the cockpit:

Up and down

Another angle of the cockpit, it’s a two-seater fighter.

But all those photos were taken by yours truly (now I’m sounding like George Negus) in the main area. The itchier, scratchier (this blog and its author have no relation with Itchy & Scratchy) part of the exhibition was located inside a dedicated room. In front of the room, there were 20 (or was it 25?) photographs by the Queensland Times photographers. As yours truly walked down the corridor, opening the glass door into the exhibition room… a diecast of the F-111 was put up.

F-111. Supersonic Speed. Innovative Design. Long Range Strike.

But it seems yours truly missed out the uniform worn by pilots of the fighter. Though, he managed to notice a quirky kind of instruction in the uniform.

Start here (presuming it is Amberley Air Base) then put the bombs there (why Tasmania?) and avoid South Australia. Hmm, any guess why is that so? Yours truly does not know the answer either (if you know, put a comment and it’s free).

The following pictures are some of the components of the F-111.

Is this the hydraulic system?

Supposedly this is a map of the world, then the coloured areas are the names of the geographical area that you must know.

What is what in the cockpit with hundreds of buttons

The legendary wheel

Is this satellite located on board or is it on land?

I suggest you don’t play with fire.

Dump and burn. Greenpeace may have another opinion on this feature of the jet.

The afterburner

Yours truly is not a technical guy. Once again yours truly appeal if any of you readers know what is this, do leave a comment.

The joystick. Even Wii can’t replace it.

“This blog freedom of information investigation has revealed the primary flight control system of the F-111.”

And just before I leave you, here’s a look back at the entrance.

If you are interested in knowing more about the F-111, a note is provided. Sponsor of the exhibiton is also acknowledged by this blog.

Strike.

Design.

Speed.

And of course, the Super Hornet is now replacing the long-serving fighter.

That’s all for me for now. Hopefully there is free wi-fi connection at State Library of Western Australia or at Perth International Airport. I will be crossing across the continent tomorrow. Have a nice day.

25th anniversary of Kobe-Brisbane sister city relationship

Posted on 01/07/2010 by Bram

As a way to commemorate the 25th anniversary of sister city relationship between the city of Kobe in Japan and the city of Brisbane in Australia, Brisbane City Council’s Brisbane Square Library puts up a mini exhibition on the city of Kobe.

One area of the mini exhibition is dedicated on Kobe’s local products from sake to high-heeled shoes to even computer mouse. I believe all these products and some brochures are provided by Kobe City Council. All these local products are located at the Literature Lounge on the second level of Brisbane Square Library.

Kobe city shots in the form of A4-sized posters are also hung up on the wall in the non-fiction area.

At least it provides an alternative to patrons besides just viewing the Brisbane River.

Quite similar posters are also put up on the wall in the fiction area. However, one point of different is the posters size I believe is A3. Also, all these posters looked more like the posters you would usually see when you are visiting a travel agency.

All in all it was quite an educative exhibition, introducing Brisbane’s sister city to Brisbanites and visitors to Brisbane. I do hope when the anniversary of the sister city relationship between Brisbane and the city of Semarang in Central Java, Indonesia, they will put up a better mini exhibition.

If I didn’t read wrongly, this exhibition would end sometime next month. So, if you are in Brisbane don’t hesitate to visit Brisbane Square Library to see this exhibition. This is especially for those who have never been to Japan.

Plus, on the exhibition you could get a copy of Kobe city map and guide book in case you plan to visit Kobe. The guide book also includes Kobe city railway network which is easier to decipher (the map and networks) compared to Tokyo’s (I’ve never been to Japan but I’ve seen how complex the mass transport system in Tokyo is).

Italian Motor Expo

Posted on 30/05/2010 by Bram

As part of the Italian Week programme, the event organiser (which I do not know who) organised an Italian Motor Expo at Brisbane Square today (30/05/2010). Also in the expo was Fiat Lovers Community, if I’m not mistaken.

Please ignore the words “Italian Week 2010”, it’s just my part of preserving my artworks (who wants to steal my photos anyway?).

Three red Ferrari of different models on show along side each other.

This one is an antique.

You won’t find such a nice Vespa on Indonesian streets like this.

Ducati

This one is definitely for adreline-seekers.

Any idea for who the manufacturer is?

Fiat?

Looks like Honda Jazz with slightly longer nose to me, hey I’m not an automotive enthusiast by the way.

I think it should be the same model as the previous one just different colour.

If you have ever read Archie comics, this looks like his jalopy (1990s onwards).

Now, here’s more from Fiat:

Nano’s rival from Italy

Not sure who the manufacturer is for the last one since it was exhibited quite separate from Ferrari and Fiat.

There was a band performance as well with Treasury Casino as the background. Not many people were interested from the look as the seats were empty.

I hope you enjoy my reportage and wasn’t really bothered by “Italian Week 2010” at all, I’m quite dumb in photo-editing.

Anyway, the weather today was quite chilling especially if you’re not under direct sunlight. Nine News even said that the temperature didn’t even hit 20 degree in the city today (but Seven News said it did). Winter is coming (in the southern hemisphere).

Mini Automotive Exhibition at Queen Street Mall

Posted on 22/05/2010 by Bram

Yesterday (Friday, 22/0/5/2010) there was a mini automotive exhibition at Queen Street Mall located just outside Myer Centre. I do not know who sponsor this event neither who the event organiser is. It’s common though for the mini stage outside Myer Centre to be used as free concert area, mini exhibition etc etc.

First is this Mustang which the Shannons own.

Then this three antique motorbikes which I do not know who own them.

Fred Sayers owns this?

On repair?

Taken away

Queen Street Mall that day with some patrons taking photos

I believe this Queensland Police Yamaha motorbike is not part of the exhibition. The nearest police station though is located at Adelaide Street just next to Queen Street.