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To find a replacement for the Stampe-Vertongen SV4B,SV4B which offered unsurpassed flying characteristics a study was madelaunched in 1968, after1968. whichWhen the Siai-Marchetti SF.260 was declaredfound to be the winner.ideal Onreplacement Januarytrainer 24th,declared 1969the awinner firsta first order for 36 SF260M's was placed,placed on January 24th, who1969 which were delivered between late 1969 and 1971. Initially the aircraft were taken on charge by the Elementaire Vliegschool (EVS)/Ecole de Pilotage Elementaire (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven/Gossencourt.Goetsenhoven. In October 1991 the Belgian government ordered an additional SF260D's as attrition replacement. On MaySeptember 25th,12th, 19851996 theall flying unittraining tookunits onof the identityBelgian ofAir 5Force Squadronwere andconsolidated theat badgeBeauvechain withairbase as the 'Egyptian1st Training Falcon'Wing appaearedTraining, onthus ending 75 years of flying activities at Goetsenhoven. In 1999 the aircraft.Belgian InAir octoberForce 1991started a study to replace the belgiansomewhat governmentabsurd ordered'Vietnam'-camouflage anwith additionalday-glow SF260D'shigh-visibility asmarkings replacementand forafter aircraftsome losttests ina accidents.bright Onyellow Septembercolor 12th,scheme 1996was introduced. Also since 1999 all flyingSF260Ms trainingwere unitsfitted with a new set of wings during the Belgianroutine Airmaintenance Forceprogramme wereand consolidatedlater atan Beauvechain,avionics underimprovement 1was Wingintroduced. Training,In thus2008 endinga 75new yearswider ofcockpit flyingcanopy activitieswas atfirst Goetsenhoven.tested out on ST-34 and will be introduced progressively on all remaining aircraft.
The famous 'Swallows' demoteamdemonstration team made thethis aircraft (which from some angles resembles a WWII fighter) very popular with by the public. The team was formed in 1973 and continued to thrill many spectators at airshowsair shows all over Europe until it was disbanded in early 1984. In 1995 a new 'Swallows' team was formed at Goetsenhoven, making their debut at Goesenhoven on June 28th. Unfortunately on December 5th, 1997 their made their last performance, again at Goetsenhoven.In 1999 the Belgian Air Force started a study to replace the somewhat absurd 'Vietnam'-camouflage with dayglo high-visibility markings and afterperformance. someSince teststhen a brightnew yellow(unofficial) colorschemeteam was introduced. Alsoformed sinceby 1999actual allN° SF260Ms5 wereSquadron fittedCO with"Jief" aBallon newpresenting set4 ofMarchetti’s wingsin duringa thevery routinetight maintenanceformation programme.display.
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The famous 'Swallows' demoteamdemonstration team made thethis aircraft (which from some angles resembles a WWII fighter) very popular with by the public. The team was formed in 1973 and continued to thrill many spectators at airshowsair shows all over Europe until it was disbanded in early 1984. In 1995 a new 'Swallows' team was formed at Goetsenhoven, making their debut at Goesenhoven on June 28th. Unfortunately on December 5th, 1997 their made their last performance, again at Goetsenhoven.In 1999 the Belgian Air Force started a study to replace the somewhat absurd 'Vietnam'-camouflage with dayglo high-visibility markings and afterperformance. someSince teststhen a brightnew yellow(unofficial) colorschemeteam was introduced. Alsoformed sinceby 1999actual allN° SF260Ms5 wereSquadron fittedCO with"Jief" aBallon newpresenting set4 ofMarchetti’s wingsin duringa thevery routinetight maintenanceformation programme.display.
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