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FA-01 c/n 6H-1 Fiscal Year : 78-0116 Line-nr SABCA : B-002
  • 230379: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 050594-000395: stored Weelde
  • 000896: preserved Brussels Air Museum
  • 000006: last noted preserved Brussels Air Museum

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Royal Army Museum, Brussels 030405 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

FA-02 c/n 6H-2 Fiscal Year : 78-0117 Line-nr SABCA : B-003
  • 110579: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 210395: noted at Eglin AFB (Florida, USA) for operational testing of Carapace ECM-system
  • 251095: stored Weelde
  • 130105: transferred road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts which then could be sold on the military aircraft market
  • 140206 completely scrapped by this date
  • 001007: nosesection noted at Museum für Luftfahrt and Technik at Werigerode, Germany

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-03 c/n 6H-3 Fiscal Year : 78-0118 Line-nr SABCA : B-005
  • 290579: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 000779-000680: used by MOT&E-team at Hill AFB (USA) marked "HL/BAF 78118"
  • 001292: during the an exercise at Kleine Brogel cracks are noted in the air intake, over the next few months it is temporarily repaired at Kleine Brogel
  • 300393: first testflight after repairs
  • 260493: last flight Kleine Brogel-Brustem (pilot:Kol.vl.De Heyn)
  • 100593: the aircraft is transferred by road from Brustem to the Technical School at Saffraanberg and is to be used as an instructional airframe
  • 000306: last noted as instructional airframe at Safffraanberg

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Royal Technical School of the Air Force, Saffraanberg 260306
Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

FA-04 c/n 6H-4 Fiscal Year : 78-0119 Line-nr SABCA : B-006
  • 240879: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 240879: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
    000779-000680: used by MOT&E-team at Hill AFB (USA) marked "HL/BAF 78119"
  • 060494-000996: stored Weelde
    130197: aircraft is first noted at Florennes, to be preserved in Spitfire Museum at the base
  • 000006: last noted preserved at Florennes

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Hill AFB - Photo DG-IPR

FA-05 c/n 6H-5 Fiscal Year : 78-0120 Line-nr SABCA : B-008
  • 040979: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 160394: stored Weelde
  • 001201: last noted stored Weelde
  • 020703: arrived Koksijde by road for Airshow 2003, first use as a travelling exhibit by 21 Log Wing
  • 080804: at Airshow Sanicole (wearing temporary Tiger mks)
  • 110806: first noted with repainted tail (Keiheuvel)
  • 001106: 'active' as travelling exhibit with 21 Log Wing

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Kiewit 270806 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

FA-06 c/n 6H-6 Fiscal Year : 78-0121 Line-nr SABCA : B-009
  • 210979: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 020985: Crash at Rochefort (Havrenne). Pilot ejected safely. Kapt.vl.Etienne De Meulenaere (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Collection Serge Nemry

FA-07 c/n 6H-7 Fiscal Year : 78-0122 Line-nr SABCA : B-010
  • 111079: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 101183: After a mid-air collision with FA-41 the aircraft crashed at Opent-Paliseul. Pilot ejected safely. Lt.vl.Roger Uytterhaegen (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Bitburg 000680 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-08 c/n 6H-8 Fiscal Year : 78-0123 Line-nr SABCA : B-011
  • 231079: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 280780: After a flame-out the pilot managed to airstart the engine, but nevertheless it crashed at Obaix-Buzet and was severely damaged.
    Pilot ejected safely. Kapt.vl.Henri Malaise (1 Wing - 349 Squadron) (aircraft wore 349 Squadron markings)
  • 250996: wreck noted at a scrapdealer near Peutie.
  • 000199: last noted at Peutie
  • 020901: fuselage at Florennes
  • 010605: fuselage + wings at Kleine Brogel, was used for a rescue exercise
  • 000406: wreck noted at Pampa Range (Houthalen-Helchteren), will be used for fire training

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Brustem 250780 - Photo Leo Spiessens ©

FA-09 c/n 6H-9 Fiscal Year : 78-0124 Line-nr SABCA : B-012
  • 121079: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 060494-130105: stored at Weelde
  • 130105: transferred by road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts, which then could be sold on the military aircraft market
  • 140206: completely scrapped by this date

FA09
Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-10 c/n 6H-10 Fiscal Year : 78-0125 Line-nr SABCA : B-014
  • 121279: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 060494-251104: stored at Weelde
  • 251104: transferred by road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts, which then could be sold on the military aircraft market
  • 140206: completely scrapped by this date

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-11 c/n 6H-11 Fiscal Year : 78-0126 Line-nr SABCA : B-015
  • 290180: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 120381: During a low-level interception exercise one of the automatic flaps malfunctioned. The pilot, Kapt.vl.Jean-Marie Paul (350 Sqn) lost control over the aircraft and not able to eject and was killed. The aircraft crashed at Ville-du-Bois (Vielsalm).
    (1 Wing - 349 Sqn)


Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Photo DG-IPR


FA-12 c/n 6H-12 Fiscal Year : 78-0127 Line-nr SABCA : B-016
  • 070280: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 181089: During a formation flight with FA-54, both aircraft crashed into a hill during the landing procedure for Balikesir (Western Turkey). The pilot, Kapt.vl.Guy De Walsche, was not able to eject and was killed. (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)

FA12
Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-13 c/n 6H-13 Fiscal Year : 78-0128 Line-nr SABCA : B-017
  • 280180: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 100583: After an engine explosion the pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft is too low and crashes near Bierbeek. Pilot: Lt.vl.Herman De Vos, ejected safely. (1 Wing - 349 Squadron)

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Bitburg 000680 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-14 c/n 6H-14 Fiscal Year : 78-0129 Line-nr SABCA : B-020
  • 280280: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 000000: noted with special tail marking '349 Squadron'
  • 190182: After a mid-air collision with FA-35 at 30000ft the aircraft crashed near Wavreille (Rochefort). Lt.Kol.vl.Steve Nuyts (Commander Flight Group), ejected safely (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-15 c/n 6H-15 Fiscal Year : 78-0130 Line-nr SABCA : B-024
  • 140380: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 171188: Crashed between Hoegaarden and Boutersem (Meldert) after a spatial disorientation in night flying. Kapt.vl.Louis Wolfs, ejected safely (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-16 c/n 6H-16 Fiscal Year : 78-0131 Line-nr SABCA : B-026
  • 150480: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 040594-220205: stored at Weelde
    220205: transferred by road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts, which then could be sold on the military aircraft market
  • 000506: stripped airframe to become gate-guard at Kleine Brogel
  • 000806: first noted stored Kleine Brogel

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-17 c/n 6H-17 Fiscal Year : 78-0132 Line-nr SABCA : B-028
  • 240480: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 260894-210205: stored at Weelde
    210205: transferred by road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts, which then could be sold on the military aircraft market
  • 140206: completely scrapped by this date

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-18 c/n 6H-18 Fiscal Year : 78-0133 Line-nr SABCA : B-031
  • 300580: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 000086: special colorscheme '45 Years 350 Squadron'
    261094-180205: stored at Weelde
    180205: transferred by road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts, which then could be sold on the military aircraft market
  • 000506: stripped airframe to become gate-guard at Beauvechain
  • 090606: first noted museum Beauvechain
  • 020906: last noted museum Beauvechain (no wings, no tail)
  • 161109: first noted completely restored and repainted at Beauvechain Base Museum

FA18
Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-19 c/n 6H-19 Fiscal Year : 78-0134 Line-nr SABCA : B-036
  • 220880: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 000094: marked with 'D-Day Invasion Stripes' to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day landing at Normandy
    100595-160205: stored at Weelde
  • 160205: transferred by road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts , which then could be sold on the military aircraft market
  • 140206: completely scrapped by this date

FA19
Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-20 c/n 6H-20 Fiscal Year : 78-0135 Line-nr SABCA : B-042
  • 211080: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
  • 000092: during a ground test a mecanic got too close near the aircraft and was sucked into the engine, he sustained fatal injuries to head and neck
  • 000094: marked with 'D-Day Invasion Stripes' to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day landing at Normandy
  • 280395-110105:transferred by road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts, which then could be sold on the military aircraft market
  • 140206: completely scrapped by this date

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
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