Belgian Military Aircraft - Recently Updated Pages

Airbus A310-222

Ecam — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:40:20 CDT

Since many years the Belgian Air Force operated two Boeing 727 airliners for mid-range transport of personnel and freight. Due to the ever growing demand for the use of Belgian troops on missions abroad the need arose for a large longer legged airliner. As budget restrictions did not permit the acquisition of new machines two second hand Airbus A310-222 aircraft were obtained from Singapore Airlines. Both transporters are based at Melsbroek airbase near Brussels and form part of the 15th Transport Wing.

CA-01 MSN 371

270997: In service Belgian Air Force
170208: damage to engine and engine cowling after a birdstrike

current: Active with Air Component

Short History: F-WZEN (Airbus Industie), 9V-STN (Singapore Airlines), CA-01 active 15th Transport Wing - Air Component.

Melsbroek 080403 - Photo Daniel Brackx

CA-02 MSN 367

030598: In service Belgian Air Force. Transfer from Singapore was delayed due to an accident. Nose landing gear retracted during towing for maintenance, causing the aircraft's nose to fall on the tow-truck. Substantial repairs were made before delivery to the BAF.
withdrawn from service end of aug.2009 (limit date for C-check which was not proceeded with)
stored at Melsbroek in 'parking condition' awaiting possible sale

Short History:: F-WZEP (Airbus Industrie), 9V-STM (Singapore Airlines), CA-02, active 15th Transport Wing - Air Component.

Melsbroek 140105 - Photo Daniel Brackx

Part 2 : ST19 - ST36

LaurentH — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:50:08 CDT

SF260M

ST-19 c/n 10-19

001070: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Beauvechain 050799 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-20 c/n 10-20

001070: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
300399: first noted with 'Wolf'-badge on the tail
000901: first noted in yellow colorscheme
200903: first noted special colorscheme '250000 hrs'
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain (still with special colors)


Ardennes 01/12/2008 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)	Schaffen 110805 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-21 c/n 10-21

001070: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000095: painted in blue colorscheme, used by re-formed Swallows-demoteam
101000: during an engine test at Beauvechain, the aircraft jumped over the wheel blocks an ran away. A technician was just able to jump out of the cockpit. Subsequently the aircraft rams Islander G-05 (Belgian Gendarmerie), one wing of the marchetti was torn off and the aircraft was completely destroyed by fire. The Islander was also declared a write-off
000301: wreck noted at Evere

Collection Laurent Heyligen

Koksijde 06/07/1997 - Photo Daniel Brackx ©

ST-22 c/n 10-22

001070: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000995: painted in blue colorscheme, used by re-formed Swallows-demoteam
290601: last noted blue colorscheme
000901: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Goetsenhoven 29/08/1986 - Photo Daniel Brackx ©

Beauvechain 050799 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-23 c/n 10-23

001070: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
310399: emergency landing near Glimes (Jodoigne). The aircraft got into trouble due to an unknown cause and nearly hit some powerlines. The aircraft was dismantled and transported to Beauvechain by road.
000999: noted back in service
000701: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Beauvechain 020906 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-24 c/n 10-24

001270: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000090: painted in belgian national colors to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Marchetti in de Belgian Air Force and the 40 Years presence of the Elementary Flying School at Goetsenhoven.
001000: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Goetsenhoven 90 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-25 c/n 10-25

001170: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000080-000081: used by demoteam Swallows
000000: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Beauvechain 020906 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-26 c/n 10-26

001270: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
001101: first noted in yellow colorscheme
160903: first noted with an experimental sharkmouth
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-27 c/n 10-27

001270: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000000: aircraft was fitted Warrior-type wings
000092: damaged after a collision with a caravan/shelter
000901: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Goetsenhoven 95 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-28 c/n 10-28

000171: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
130381: crashlanding at Ronse/Renaix after engine problems. Pilot : Maj.vl.De Splenter, OK
000183: wreck noted at Goetsenhoven and later modified into a 'link-trainer'
000000: no longer in use as 'link-trainer'

Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-29 c/n 10-29

000171: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
170571: nosewheel collapsed
070693: crashed after take-off from Goetsenhoven. Lt.Kol.vl.Patrick Janssens de Varebeke + Maj.vl.René Schoubben, both ok.
000695: wreck noted at Goetsenhoven
010400: fuselage used as instructional airframe at aeronautical division of SITO4 technical school, Antwerp
000800: fuselage was moved to Deurne/Antwerp Airport for use as instructional airframe
000101: instructional airframe was last noted at Antwerp Airport
060208: the aircraft was transported from Antwerp Airport for storage at the Brussels Air Museum storage facility at Vissenaken.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-30 c/n 10-30

000271: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000000: used by Swallows demo-team
000098: nosewheel door used in the repair of ST-09 at Technical School of the Air Force, Saffraanberg
000501: first noted in yellow colorscheme
200709: first noted in a white/blue colorscheme to commemorate '300000 Flying hours'
current: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Florennes 060997 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

Beauvechain 200709 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

ST-31 c/n 10-31

000371: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
001201: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Beauvechain 050799 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-32 c/n 10-32

000371: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000901: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-33 c/n 10-33

240371: manufacturing date
000471: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000077-000078: used by demo-team Swallows
000095: painted in blue colorscheme, used by re-formed Swallows-demoteam
240696: during take-off from Moorsele airfield the aircraft suffered multiple birdstrikes, upon which the engine stopped. The aircraft made an emergency landing in a cornfield. Crew: Kapt.vl.Paul Leys (injuries to the back) + Sgt.Wim Mathys (crewchief, broken tailbone). (The Swallows)
000597: first noted at Royal Military Academy, Brussels, was repaired for static tests
000098: used for static tests with regards to wing deflection under high stress (see also ST-17)
001001: last noted Royal Military Academy, Brussels
000204: transported to Beauvechain, apparently the aircraft will be restored at Beauvechain for later display at the Brussels Air Museum.

Brussels (Royal Military Academy) 080899 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-34 c/n 10-34

000471: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000074: used by demo-team Swallows
000399: noted at Goesenhoven in an experimental white colorscheme
001201: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain
000708: first noted with new larger and wider canopy Designated ST-34 ++

Kiewit 0899 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-35 c/n 10-35

000671: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000074-000081: used by demo-team Swallows
010494: noted at Goesenhoven in a pink colorscheme (April Fools joke)
000995: painted in a blue colorscheme, used by demo-team Swallows
000901: first noted in yellow colorscheme
150905: first noted with special marking '35 Years Marchetti' on tail
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Sanicole (Hechtel) 230706 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-36 c/n 10-36

000671: delivered to the Belgian Air Force and taken on charge by the EVS/EPE (Elementary Flying School) at Goetsenhoven
000073- : used by demo-team Swallows
000999: first noted in Red-White special colorscheme
000901: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Goetsenhoven 1993 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

Siai-Marchetti SF.260M - SF.260D Mainpage

Part 1 : ST01 - ST18

Part 3 : ST40 - ST48

Sikorsky (Sud Aviation) HSS-1 Seabat

Toxisch — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:55:17 CDT

In 1962 five Sikorsky HSS1 build under licence by Sud Aviation (France) were procured to equip a Search and Rescue unit (previously equipped with fast ships).
Two helicopters were initially assigned to the Belgian Navy and equipped with minesweeping equipment.
After the delivery of the Sea Kings three HSS1s remained in service for a number of years and were used for helicopter training.

B4 c/n SA.145 Call-sign: OT-ZKD
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)

040561: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde
000471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
050978: emergency landing Adinkerke
001284: special marks 'Always Yours - Inhibiter Boys - Old Muppet'
051284: last flight and struck of charge (tt 4560:00 hrs)
001288: stored Koksijde

Koksijde 010706 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

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B5 c/n SA.146 Call-sign: OT-ZKE
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)

040561: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde
140768: cat.? - loses cover of emergency flotation system
100471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
091277: cat.4 - crash te Koksijde
280885: cat.5 - during an autorotation exercise the pilot lost control and made a heavy landing, after which a fire started. The complete crew could excape from the helicopter before it was completely destroyed by the fire. Crew: Cdt. M.Debaere, Lt.Col. J.Van Brussel, 1SM Malfait (tt 4280:38 hrs)
000000: wreck stored Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

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B6 c/n SA.181 Call-sign: OT-ZKF
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)

120162: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde
000471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
100579: last flight and Struck of Charge
000000: offered for sale, but no interest
190880: transferred to Brussels Air Museum (as replacement for S58 B13/OT-SKM)
200881: arrived Brussels Air Museum
current: preserved Brussels Air Museum

Brussels Air Museum, Brussel 280705 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

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B7 c/n SA.184 Call-sign: OT-ZKG
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)

210262: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde (operated on behalf of the Belgian Navy)
070966. cat.? - lost cover of emergency flotation gear over Baarle (Netherlands)
000471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
070176: cat.5 - after engine problems the crew tried to make an autorotation landing on the beach. Just off St.Idesbald beach the helicopter ditched in the water and turned over on its side. The pilots could escape through a small emergency exit window, while the others escaped through the cargo door. Unfortunately Adj. Guy Service (rescue diver) didn't manage to get out in time and drowned. Crew: Adj. Debart (pilot); Capt. R.Raes (pilot); Adj. Symaeys (mecanic); 1SM Clairbois (rescue diver); Adj. Serville (rescue diver); 1SM M.Vanacker (trainee mechanic); Sgt. R.Maes (trainee mechanic) (tt 2875:57 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

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B8 c/n SA.185 Call-sign: OT-ZKH
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)

200462: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde (operated on behalf of the Belgian Navy)
000471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
000078: transferred to the Air Force, the demining equipment and the ancher in the roundel being removed
000786: first noted in special color scheme 'Bye Bye' / 'The last one'
190786: last flight (last operational Sikorsky). Crew: Cdt. F.Phlippo, Maj. R.Peelaers, Adj.Chef. P.Vandermeersche
190786: struck of charge (tt 3489:80 hrs)
160688: first noted stored Koksijde
000091: first noted as gate-guard Koksijde Airbase
current: gate-guard Koksijde Airbase

Deurne 000786 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

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Part 4: A61 - A81

harvard — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:07:25 CDT

A61 C/n 2034 Line-nr: 658C-A110 Call-sign: OTA-CS
Previous Identity: OL-A61

050269: Taken on Charge
160106: Last noted operation, School of Light Aviation, Brasschaat
040706: arrived Zutendaal for storage
260508: tt 7953 hrs
110708: no longer stored Zutendaal
200309: offered for sale
070909: Last official operational mission flown by an Alouette II of the Belgian Air Coponent. Pilot Cdt. Thierry Camberlin T.O.: 11h35L Mission: support for the Staff of the 7th Brigade at Marche en Famenne.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A62 C/n 2035 Line-nr: 659C-A111 Call-sign: OTA-CT
Previous Identity: OL-A62

210169: Taken on Charge
001292-001293: Participated UNOSOM-mission, Kismayo, Somalia (392 hrs flown)
081293-150494: Participated UNAMIR-mission, Kigali, Ruanda (297 hrs flown)
040605: Last noted operational, 16BnHLn
080705: arrived Zutendaal for storage
110708: noted stored Zutendaal
200309: offered for sale (tt 7924 hrs)

Zutendaal 210903 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

A63 C/n 2049 Line-nr: 670C-A125 Call-sign: OTA-CU
Previous Identity: OL-A63

000069: Taken on Charge
171088: Cat.5 on take-off at 2300m near Saillagousse (Pyrenees), one of the skids got stuck under a rock, the helicopter tipped over and the rotor hit the ground. Instructor and student-pilot ok. Was cannibalised for spares and the remains were left on site.
001088: Struck of Charge

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A64 C/n 2050 Line-nr: 671C-A126 Call-sign: OTA-CV
Previous Identity: OL-A64

240269: Taken on Charge
170371: Cat.? Hit a high tension line near Servile-lez-Dinant
170306: Last noted operational, School of Light Aviation, Brasschaat
260508: tt 8464 hrs
200309: offered for sale
current: Operational

Beauvechain 290604 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

A65 C/n 2057 Line-nr: 676C-A133 Call-sign: OTA-CW
Previous Identity: OL-A65

070369: Taken on Charge
000693-001293: Participates UNOSOM-mission Kismayo, Somalia (400 hrs flown by 240993)
260706: Last noted (operational)
200309: offered for sale (tt 7924 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A66 C/n 2064 Line-nr: 682C-A140 Call-sign: OTA-CX
Previous Identity: OL-A66

270369: Taken on Charge
170606: Last noted (operational)
200309: offered for sale (tt 8625 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A67 C/n 2065 Line-nr: 683C-A141 Call-sign: OTA-CY
Previous Identity: OL-A67

080469: Taken on Charge
240993: Cat.5 Crashed near Ringsted (Denmark) during NATO-exercise 'Action Express'. 4 crew injured (16BnHLN)
000993: Struck of Charge

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A68 C/n 2068 Line-nr: 684C-A144 Call-sign: OTA-CZ
Previous Identity: OL-A68

020569: Taken on Charge
000193-001293: Participates UNOSOM-mission, Kismayo, Somalia (400 hrs flown)
100394-050494: Participates UNAMIR-mission, Kigali, Ruanda (44 hrs flown)
020906: Last noted (operational)
200309: offered for sale (tt 8301 hrs)

Marche-en-Famenne 260604 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

A69 C/n 2072 Line-nr: 688C-A148 Call-sign: OTA-DA
Previous Identity: OL-A69

000069: Taken on Charge
150905: Last noted (operational)
260508: tt 8000 hrs
200309: offered for sale
Current: operational

Bierset 000097 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

A70 C/n 2079 Line-nr: 694C-A155 Call-sign: OTA-DB
Previous Identity: OL-A70

260669: Taken on Charge
000293-001293: Participates UNOSOM-mission, Kismayo, Somalia (720 hrs flown)
191005: Last noted (operational)
000000: Arrived Zutendaal for storage
110708: Noted stored Zutendaal
200309: offered for sale (tt 7925 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A71 C/n 2080 Line-nr: 695C-A156
Previous Identity: OL-A71

000069: Taken on Charge
000000: "Red Pitch"-demoteam
080871: Cat.5 Mid-air with A52 during Red Pitch-demonstration at Spa-Malchamps. The pilot was unfortunately killed, 1SM Francis Robert (17 Sqn Lt Avn) (tt 564:05 hrs)
000871: Struck of Charge

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A72 C/n 2083 Line-nr: 696C-A159 Call-sign: OTA-DC
Previous Identity: OL-A72

000769: Taken on Charge
000904: Last noted operational School of Light Aviation, Brasschaat
000000: Struck of Charge
200306: First noted as instructional airframe at Technical School, Saffraanberg, marked as 'A53' on the fuselage (c/n checked)
090706: Noted on display at Navydays, Zeebrugge.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A73 C/n 2087 Line-nr: 700C-A163 Call-sign: OTA-DD
Previous Identity: OL-A73

190969: Taken on Charge
000993-121293: Participates UNOSOM-mission, Kismayo, Somalia (376 hrs flown)
150304: Last noted Bierset (16BnHLn)
000004: Struck of Charge
300404: arrived Zutendaal for storage
110708: Noted stored Zutendaal
200309: offered for sale (tt 7398 hrs)

Leopoldsburg 000603 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

A74 C/n 2094 Line-nr: 706C-A170 Call-sign: OTA-DE
Previous Identity: OL-A74

021069: Taken on Charge
000602: Last noted operational School of Light Aviation, Brasschaat
000007: Transported to and sunk into the Lac de l'Eau d'Heure, as a training target for divers.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A75 C/n 2095 Line-nr: 707C-A171 Call-sign: OTA-DF
Previous Identity: OL-A75

131069: Taken on Charge
121203: Last noted operational (16BnHLn)
150304: noted paintshop Bierset (for Slovenia ?)
220404: Last noted Bierset (operational ?)
000404: Struck of Charge
141004: Officially handover to Aviation Museum Košice (Slovak Republic)

Zutendaal 210903 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

A76 (1) C/n 2110 Line-nr: 719C-A186 Call-sign: OTA-DG
Previous Identity: OL-A76

000069: Taken on Charge
160382: Cat.5 Crash at Brasschaat
000382: Struck of Charge

Photo Guy Van de Merckt

A76 (2) Call-sign: OTA-DG
Completely build from spare parts

000782: Taken on Charge
230295: Cat.5 Crashed at Brasschaat during a trainingflight with an external load. Both crewmembers were killed. 1SM. Loontjens & Lt. Frédérique Grégoire.
000295: Struck of Charge
000596: Wreck noted stored at Brasschaat

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A77 C/n 2124 Line-nr: 730C-A200 Call-sign: OTA-DH
Previous Identity: OL-A77

000069: Taken on Charge
131278: Cat.? Damage after emergency landing at Brasschaat
000579: Noted operational at Brasschaat
080206: First noted stored Zutendaal
110708: Noted stored Zutendaal
200309: offered for sale (tt 7887 hrs)

Bierset 000603 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

A78 C/n 2133 Line-nr: 737C-A209 Call-sign: OTA-DI
Previous Identity: OL-A78

280170: Taken on Charge
051106: Last noted operational
200309: offered for sale (tt 7989 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A79 C/n 2138 Line-nr: 742C-A214 Call-sign: OTA-DJ
Previous Identity: OL-A79

200270: Taken on Charge
290177: Cat.? Heavy landing at Corsica (France)
000579: Noted operational Brasschaat
280291: Cat.? emergency landing in a field at Herent because of engine failure. Adj Guy Pierard (pilot) was injured and adj Paul Deschamps remained unhurt
000406: Last noted operational, School of Light Aviation, Brasschaat
200309: offered for sale (tt 7700 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A80 C/n 2139 Line-nr: 743C-A215 Call-sign: OTA-DK
Previous Identity: OL-A80

240370: Taken on Charge
300304: arrived at Zutendaal for storage
000304: Struck of Charge
200306: cockpit section at Saffraanberg, used as instructional airframe
230407: cockpit section first noted in front of a tavern in Borlo (Belgium)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

A81 C/n 2142 Line-nr: 745C-A218 Call-sign: OTA-DL
Previous Identity: OL-A81

000070: Taken on Charge
010300: Cat.5 Crashed in a field near Baillonville, due to a tailrotor problem. 4 occupants injured, pilot 1SM Pascal Hudziak, passengers Ludwig Duts (Medic), Franky Bruynooghe (Medic), Hélène Brose.
000300: Struck of Charge

Bierset 000895 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

Sud Aviation SA313B-C Alouette II Mainpage

Part 1: A01 - A20

Part 2: A21 - A40

Part 3: A41 - A60

Part 5: A90 - A95 (Rijkswacht/Gendarmerie)

List of Abbreviations

Toxisch — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:00:48 CDT

The Belgian Military Aircraft Database contains a number of aeronautical terms and abbreviations which are explained here:

1Sgt: Eerste Sergeant/Premièr Segeant (First Sergeant)
1SM: Eerste Sergeant Majoor/Premièr Segeant Major (First Sergeant Major)
ADC: Adjudant Chef
Adjt: Adjudant
AéM: Aéronautique Militaire
AFB: Air Force Base
BAF: Belgian Air Force
BAKA: Basis -Base Kamina
BDRT: Battle Damage Repair Training
BLu: Belgische Luchtmacht
C/S: Call Sign
c/n: Construction Number
Capt: Capitaine (Captain)
Cdt: Commandant
Col: Colonel
CRC: Control and Reporting Center
Cpl: Caporal (Corporal)
DACT: Dissimilar Air Combat Tactics
ECh: Ecole de Chasse (Fighter School)
EVS: Elementaire Vliegschool (Elementary Flying School)
Escadrille: Squadron
Gen: Generaal, Général (General)
Gen Maj: Generaal Majoor/Général Major (Major General)
JVS: Jachtvliegschool (Fighter School)
Kapt: Kapitein (Captain)
KLu: Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Dutch Air Force)
Kol: Kolonel (Colonel)
Kpl: Korporaal (Corporal)
Lt: Lieutenant
Lt Col: Lieutenant Colonel
Lt Gen: Lieutenant Generaal/Lieutenant Général (Lieutenant General)
Lt Kol: Lieutenant Kolonel (Lieutenant Colonel)
MAAG: Military Assistance Advisory Group
Maj: Major
MCVZ: Militair Centrum voor Zweefvliegen (Military Gliding Center)
MDAP: Mutual Defence Air programme
MLU: Midlife Update
OCU: Operational Vonversion Unit
OLt: Onderlieutenant (Sub Lieutenant)
OTU: Operational Training Unit
QRA: Quick Reaction Allert
RAF: Royal Air Force
RCAF: Royal Canadian Air Force
RDAF: Royal Danish Air Force
SAAF: South African Air Force
SAR: Search & Rescue
Sgt: Sergeant
SLt: Sous Lieutenant (Sub Lieutenant)
SLV: School Licht Vliegwezen (School Light Aviation)
SOC: Stricken Off Charge
Sqn: Squadron
TLP: Tactical Leadership Program
TOC: Taken On Charge
TTF: Target Towing Flight
UAV: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
USAAC: United States Army Air Corps
USAAF: United States Army Air Force
USAF: United States Air Force
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
WFU: Withdrawn Fom Use

Grob G102 Astir CS Jeans

Toxisch — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:57:08 CDT

PL-71
c/n 2141
210678: Taken on Charge
current: in service with Belgian Air Cadets

Photo Laurent Heyligen © - Bierset 040605

PL-74
c/n 2104 ex D-7999
050204: Taken on Charge
current: in service with Belgian Air Cadets

Photo Laurent Heyligen © - Koksijde 030704

PL-75
c/n 2002 ex D-7494
230404: Taken on Charge
current: in service with Belgian Air Cadets

Zoersel 04/05/2005 - Photo Vincent Pirard ©
PL-76
c/n 2051 ex PH-592
080405: Taken on Charge
current: in service with Belgian Air Cadets

Photo Dirk Janssens © - Weelde

PL-77
c/n 2074 ex D-7587 (1979-1989), PH-903 (1989-2005)
170905: Taken on Charge
030408: Written-off in a landing accident at Weelde. On finals the aircraft hit a tree with the right wing and made a hard landing. The pilot, a 17 year old Air Cadet suffered only minor injuries. The aircraft was a write-off.

Goetsenhoven 27/04/2007 - Photo Vincent Pirard ©

PL-78
c/n 2070 ex D-7584, OO-ZQM (CofR 4582) (160195-110106)
151205: Taken on Charge
current: in service with Belgian Air Cadets

Photo Laurent Heyligen © - Koksijde 300607

COPYRIGHT Vincent Pirard/AviaScribe

Part 3 : ST40 - ST48

Toxisch — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:43:35 CDT

SF260D
ST-40 c/n 840

000292: manufacturing date
190292: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
000092: short after delivery the aircraft suffered light damage. During an aerobatic flight some acid from the battery had leaked.
270792: arrived at the Agusta-factory at Cascina Costa di Samarate for repairs
180293: the repaired aircraft arrived back at Goetsenhoven
000101: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain
250209: first flight in a grey commemorative colorscheme to celebrate 40 Years of Marchetti operations in the Belgian Air Force

Collection Laurent Heyligen

ST-40 on finals to Beauvechain airbase on 22/04/2009 - Photo Serge Van Heertum (c)

ST-41 c/n 841

000292: manufacturing date
140292: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
001101: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Florennes 27/09/2006 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-42 c/n 842

000492: manufacturing date
000492: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
000399: first noted with 'Wolf'-badge on tail (second aircraft)
001201: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Bierset 03/06/2005 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-43 c/n 843

000392: manufacturing date
000492: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
000904: first noted in yellow colorscheme, was last aircraft to be repainted
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Bierset 03/06/2005 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-44 c/n 844

000692: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
000300: first noted in yellow colorscheme (1st aircraft to be repainted, still in experimental phase)
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Bierset 03/06/2005 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-45 c/n 845

000492: manufacturing date
000692: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
000000: returned to Agusta for repairs to wings, after a former F16-pilot had put 8.1G on the aircraft (this happened short after delivery)
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Cambrai 08/06/2003 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-46 c/n 846

000692: manufacturing date
000692: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
000901: first noted in yellow colorscheme
020702: belly-landing in a field near Orp-le-Grand. Both crewmembers are uninjured. Light damage to the aircraft.
130104: first noted back in service
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Koksijde 03/09//2005 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-47 c/n 847

000692: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
200898: emergency landing at Neuvilette (Saint-Quentin, France). The aircraft was on a low-level navigation in France when it got engine problems, loss of oil forced the pilot to turn off the engine and make a landing in a field. Both pilots were ok. The aircraft was not damaged and was transported back to its base by truck.
000304: first noted in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain

Cambrai 09/06/1996 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

ST-48 c/n 848

000692: delivered Goetsenhoven and taken on charge by 5 Squadron
160600: 45minutes after take-off from Beauvechain the aircraft had engine problems. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing near Sart-d'Avril-Fernelment (near Namur) in a field between the E42 motorway and an an industrial estate. The aircraft was virtually intact. The aircraft was recovered and transported to Evere for investigation.
001000: aircraft noted at ODOV, Evere
000501: first noted operational in yellow colorscheme
001106: active with 5 Squadron, Beauvechain
080909: First noted in "Tiger" c/s for the NTM 2009 organised at Kleine Brogel.

Beauvechain 01/09/2002 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

Kleine Brogel 15/09/2009 Photo Daniel Brackx ©

Siai-Marchetti SF.260M - SF.260D Mainpage

Part 1 : ST01 - ST18

Part 2 : ST19 - ST36

Aero Commander 560F

Toxisch — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:23:09 CDT

The Belgian monarchy has always displayed a keen interest for military aviation and it came as no surprise when the Government acquired an Aero Commander for the personal use of King Baudouin in 1961. The Belgian King obtained his military wings on this aircraft and used it from its homebase at Melsbroek. The aircraft was integrated and operated by the 15th Wing. In April 1973 the Aero Commander was sold in France.

OT-CWB c/n 560F-1069-25

100961: Taken on Charge by the Belgian Air Force (21 Sq/15W)
180961: Arrived at Melsbroek
..1161: Undercarriage damaged in landing accoident at Zurich (CH)
200473: Withdrawn from use with the Belgian Air Force
000473: Sold and registered F-BTYZ to SA Tranchant Electronique at Le Bourget (F.).

Short History: OT-CWB, F-BTYZ

Daniel Brackx Collection

Hawker Siddeley HS.748-2A - 228

Toxisch — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:52:23 CDT

After a long search for a suitable replacement for the Douglas C-47B Dakota the Belgian government decided on April 8th, 1974 to acquire three Hawker Siddeley HS748s. The HS.748-2A was equipped with a large cargo door on the left hand side and could be transformed from cargo to passenger configuration in a minimum of time. In 2002 the HS.748 was withdrawn from use when the Embraer replacement aircraft arrived. Two airworthy HS.748 transports were donated to government of Benin while the third aircraft was also transferred to serve as a spare-parts resource.

CS-01 c/n 1741/222
call-sign BAF41

280676: delivered to 15 Wing - 21 Squadron
091187-271187: repainted in white colorscheme at Dinard (F)
000100: noted at Dinard (F) for avionics update
200202: officially withdrawn from use at Melsbroek
200402: last noted at 15 Wing
000002: used for crew training of Beninese aircrew at Melsbroek
280103: first noted at Cotonou (Benin) (unmarked)
001103: noted at Cotonou with registration TY-21A
000006: reports indicate that the aircraft is flown a few times per month with local VIPs, and can also be rented by tourists for (photo)safaris

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CS-02 c/n 1742/223
call-sign BAF42

310776: delivered 15 Wing - 21 Squadron
241187-101287: repainted in white colorscheme at Dinard (F)
000302: struck of charge
171202: departed Melsbroek with destination Benin
191202: arrived Cotonou (Benin)
000203: first noted Cotonou as TY-22A
000006: reports indicate that the aircraft is flown a few times per month with local VIPs, and can also be rented by tourists for (photo)safaris

Melsbroek 280902 Photo : Laurent Heyligen (c)

CS-03 c/n 1743/224
call-sign BAF43

310876: noted at Farnborough Airshow as G-BEEM for Hawker Siddeley
150976: cancelled as G-BEEM
300976: delivered 15 Wing - 21 Squadron
061287-231287: repainted in white colorscheme at Dinard (F)
010801: arrived Weelde for storage
190503: broken-up at Weelde
011003: departed Weelde for shipment to Benin (will be used as spares source)
021003: shipped from Antwerp harbour to Benin

Collection Laurent Heyligen

Cotonou 211008 - remains of CS03 - Photo Dirk Lamarque ©

Part 1 : H-01 - H-23

Toxisch — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:22:36 CDT

Agusta A109HObn Hirundo

H-01 c/n 0301 Callsign: OT-ARA

250691: first flight at Gosselies
100192: Taken on Charge
130192: Official delivery at Merzbrück, crew: Kapt.vl.Hillewart and Bruno Belucci (Agusta-pilot)
000000: transferred to Brasschaat and used for conversion and training of pilots
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Balen-Keiheuvel 130806 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-02 c/n 0302 Callsign: OT-ARB

140292: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-03 c/n 0303 Callsign: OT-ARC

200392: Taken on Charge
220104: stored Zutendaal
030605: first noted at Bierset (used for fire-fighting training)
131205: used in Post Crash Management exercise at Bierset air base

DG IPR

H-04 c/n 0304 Callsign: OT-ARD

290492: Taken on Charge
000507: sold to Benin
080707: transported by C-130H to Benin
220807: officially handed-over to Benin (registration TY-32H)

Tuzla (Bosnia-Herzegovina) 170805 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

H-05 c/n 0305 Callsign: OT-ARE

250592: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Balen-Keiheuvel 130806 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-06 c/n 0306 Callsign: OT-ARF

300692: Taken on Charge
270608: Crashed around 10h13 near Halleux (about 5km West from La Roche-en-Ardenne). The pilot, Lt.vl.Peter Thijs and co-pilot, Lt.vl.Christel Struyven, were severely injured and the two passengers, a doctor from the Brigade Para-Commando and a medic suffered minor injuries. The aircraft in Medevac configuration was on its way from its homebase Bierset to La Roche to support the "Marche européenne du Souvenir et de l'Amitié ( MESA) - Europese Mars van de Herdenking en de Vriendschap (EMHV)" walk. A malfunction of the tailrotor is being indicated as the cause of the crash.

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-07 c/n 0307 Callsign: OT-ARG

140892: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Sanicole 060805 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-08 c/n 0308 Callsign: OT-ARH

310892: Taken on Charge
150603: Damaged during a storm at Skopje/Petrovec International Airport (Schuman base) in Macedonia during 'Operation Concordia', was repaired on site
000000: Damaged when it was hit by a bowser-truck at Bierset
220104: stored at Zutendaal
030605: first noted maintenance hangaar Bierset (repairs for static display at Brussels Air Museum)
070905: arrived Brussels Air Museum

Royal Army Museum, Brussels 021005 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-09 c/n 0309 Callsign: OT-ARI

180992: Taken on Charge
000000: used for loading tests with C130H
070404: stored Zutendaal
191205: departed Zutendaal
000000: planned to become a gateguard at Zutendaal
110708: Noted stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
290709: Offered for sale as Lot A in a public sale organised by Directorate General Material Resources.

Bierset André Bar Coll.

H-10 c/n 0310 Callsign: OT-ARJ

081092: Taken on Charge
080604: stored Zutendaal
201205: departed Zutendaal
070206: stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
110708: noted stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
290709: Offered for sale as Lot E in a public sale organised by Directorate General Material Resources.

Bierset 0603 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

H-11 c/n 0311 Callsign: OT-ARK

241192: Taken on Charge
191205: stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
110708: noted stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
290709: Offered for sale as Lot G in a public sale organised by Directorate General Material Resources.

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-12 c/n 0312 Callsign: OT-ARL

101292: Taken on Charge
020404: stored Zutendaal
110708: noted stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
290709: Offered for sale as Lot H in a public sale organised by Directorate General Material Resources.

Oostmalle 93 - Photo Laurent Heyligenn (c)

H-13 c/n 0313 Callsign: OT-ARM

211292: Taken on Charge
140404: stored Zutendaal
280306: departed Zutendaal (to be cocooned)
110708: noted stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
290709: Offered for sale as Lot C in a public sale organised by Directorate General Material Resources.

Skopje (Macedonia) 290903 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

H-14 c/n 0314 Callsign: OT-ARN

181292: Taken on Charge
090404: stored Zutendaal
151004: arrived Technical School, Saffraanberg for use as instructional airframe
260306: last noted as instructional airframe Saffraanberg

Saffraanberg 260306 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-15 c/n 0315 Callsign: OT-ARO

120193: Taken on Charge
150604: stored Zutendaal
110708: noted stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
290709: Offered for sale as Lot F in a public sale organised by Directorate General Material Resources.

Brasschaat 94 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-16 c/n 0316 Callsign: OT-ARP

090293: Taken on Charge
290603: Cat.5 During a heavy storm at Skopje/Petrovec International Airport (Schuman base) in Macedonia, the helicopter was blown over. The cockpit was flooded with kerosine and the aircraft was declared a write-off. The helicopters was based in Macedonia for 'Operation Concordia'
230104: stored Zutendaal
140105: departed Zutendaal for Brasschaat, will be used as an instructional airframe.
030605: first noted Bierset (special colourscheme), used as travelling exhibit

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-17 c/n 0317 Callsign: OT-ARQ

230293: Taken on Charge
050693: delivered 17BnHATk (first aircraft for this unit)
201205: stored Zudendaal (cocooned)
290307: noted Bierset (cocooned)
170707: transported by ship to Benin as technical airframe/spare parts resource

Skopje (Macedonia) 290903 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

H-18 c/n 0318 Callsign: OT-ARR

100393: Taken on Charge
210798: Emergency landing at Beauvechain as one of the engines failed during the annual military parade over Brussels
000000: stored Zutendaal
070206: departed Zutendaal (to be cocooned)
280306: returned Zutendaal (cocooned)
110708: noted stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
290709: Offered for sale as Lot D in a public sale organised by Directorate General Material Resources.

Bierset 310503 - Photo Jos Schoofs

Agusta A109HAtk Hirundo

H-19 c/n 0319 Callsign: OT-ATA

310393: Taken on Charge
230500: Cat.4 During an exercise a formation of 4 A109s (17BnHATk) landed on the reservevasis of Bertrix. During the taxiing H19 hit a row of pallets with jerrycans with his rotors and is thrown on its side. The fire that started was put out by the fire department. Debris of the mainrotor and the jerrycans hit the other 3 A109S (H23, H33 and H35). A piece of 30cm from the mainrotor shattered the windscreen of H35 at about 5cm of the crew. Luckily nobody from the air- or groundcrew were injured. After some Battle Damage Repair H19 was flown to its homebase of Bierset, but eventually the helicopter was written-off.
000402: wreck noted at Brasschaat
310503: wreck noted at Bierset (Agusta hangar)
210104: stored at Zutendaal
000904: first noted as instructional airframe at Technical School, Saffraanberg (fuselage only)
090308: last noted as instructional airframe at Saffraanberg (fuselage only)

Photo Dirk Jansens

H-20 c/n 0320 Callsign: OT-ATB

220493: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Balen-Keiheuvel 130806 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-21 c/n 0321 Callsign: OT-ATC

290493: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset
290307: noted cocooned Bierset

DG IPR

H-22 c/n 0322 Callsign: OT-ATD

130593: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Florennes 090903 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

Bierset 30/03/2009 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

H-23 c/n 0323 Callsign: OT-ATE

180593: Taken on Charge
230500: Damaged during accident of H19
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Beauvechain 010906 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

Agusta A109BA Hirundo Mainpage

Part 2 : H-24 to H-46

Part 2 : H-24 - H-46

Toxisch — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:48:00 CDT

Agusta A109HAtk Hirundo

H-24 c/n 0324 Callsign: OT-ATF

280593: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Kleine Brogel 181099 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-25 c/n 0325 Callsign: OT-ATG

310593: Taken on Charge
000000: Damaged at an unknown date. The helicopter was being towed by a tractor, but moved forward when the tractor was already stopped, damage to the nosegear.
230598: noted stored at Bierset
211098: noted at Agusta-hangar, Bierset for repairs
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-26 c/n 0326 Callsign: OT-ATH

090693: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Balen-Keiheuvel 130806 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-27 c/n 0327 Callsign: OT-ATI

180693: Taken on Charge
150603: Damaged during a storm at Skopje/Petrovec International Airport (Schuman base) in Macedonia during 'Operation Concordia', was repaired on site
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Beauvechain 020906 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-28 c/n 0328 Callsign: OT-ATJ

300693: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Beauvechain 150905 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-29 c/n 0329 Callsign: OT-ATK

080793: Taken on Charge
150603: Damaged during a storm at Skopje/Petrovec International Airport (Schuman base) in Macedonia during 'Operation Concordia', was repaired on site
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-30 c/n 0330 Callsign: OT-ATL

090893: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Bierset 000097 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

H31 c/n 0331 Callsign: OT-ATM

180893: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Beauvechain 290604 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

H-32 c/n 0332 Callsign: OT-ATN

250893: Taken on Charge
000507: sold to Benin
040707: transported to Benin by C-130H
210807: officially handed-over to Benin
000209: operated by Benin AF as TY-33H
000309: transpored by C-130H to Belgium for maintenance at Sabca Gosselies.
300409: noted in hangar at Melsbroek airbase as TY-33H

DG IPR

Ex H-32, 0209 Cotonou-Cadjehoun, Benin - Photo D.Lamarque ©

H-33 c/n 0333 Callsign: OT-AKA

150993: Taken on Charge
230500: Damaged during accident of H19
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-34 c/n 0334 Callsign: OT-AKB

270993: Taken on Charge
210104: stored Zutendaal
000006: departed Zutendaal
200606: stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
110708: noted stored Zutendaal (cocooned)
290709: Offered for sale as Lot B in a public sale organised by Directorate General Material Resources.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

H-35 c/n 0335 Callsign: OT-AKC

290993: Taken on Charge
230500: Damaged during accident of H19
000000: Heavy landing at an unknown place or date
000605: noted under repairs at Bierset
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Leopoldsburg 220699 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-36 c/n 0336 Callsign: OT-AKD

151093: Taken on Charge
180804: Emergency landing at Brasschaat. During a low-level training flight the helicopter was put out of balance by a gust of wind. De mainrotor is severely damaged. It had to towed away with the aid of Sea King RS-02. Nobody got injured
000605: noted under repairs
010906: first noted operational
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Beauvechain 280695 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-37 c/n 0337 Callsign: OT-AKE

131093: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset
210309: transported by C-130H to Benin
240309: Officialy handed over to Benin as TY-34H (to be confirmed)

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-38 c/n 0338 Callsign: OT-AKF

251093: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-39 c/n 0339 Callsign: OT-AKG

031193: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset
290307: noted cocooned Bierset

Collection Laurent Heyligen

H-40 c/n 0340 Callsign: OT-AKH

171193: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Gosselies 000094 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-41 c/n 0341 Callsign: OT-AKI

291193: Taken on Charge
290708: during a tactical flight at low level, the helicopter hit high tension cables. The aircraft sustained damage to the main rotor and was forced to make an emergency landing near Hamoir (B).

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-42 c/n 0342 Callsign: OT-AKJ

071293: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

In flight near Bierset 30/03/2009 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

H-43 c/n 0343 Callsign: OT-AKK

141293: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset
050309: transported to Benin by C-130H
110309: Officially handed over to Benin as TY-35H (To be confirmed)

Tuzla (Bosnia-Herzegovina) 170805 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

H-44 c/n 0344 Callsign: OT-AKL

201293: Taken on Charge
131097: During a training mission the helicopter lost power and was severely damaged during the heavy emergency landing near Lierneux (Hierlot), 50km SSE of Bierset. Both crew were ok.
041201: first noted operational after repairs
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset
290307: noted cocooned Bierset
210407: first noted operational Heli Wing
current: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Bierset 010602 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-45 c/n 0345 Callsign: OT-AKM

130194: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

In flight near Hasselt 30/03/2009 - Photo Daniel Brackx (c)

Balen-Keiheuvel 130806 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

H-46 c/n 0300 Callsign: OT-AKN

210194: Taken on Charge
000006: active Heli Wing, Bierset

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

Agusta A109BA Hirundo Mainpage

Part 1 : H-01 to H-23

Piper L21B Super Cub

Toxisch — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:38:14 CDT

In 1975 the Belgian Air Force acquired six former Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force) Piper L21B Super Cubs for use by the Belgian Air Cadets. Contrary to the gliders the Piper Cubs are not the property of the Air Cadets and are exclusively flown by Belgian Air Force personnel. The aircraft are the responsibility of MCVZ/CMVV (Militair Centrum Voor Zweefvliegen / Centre Militaire de Vol à Voile) based at Goetsenhoven and report to No 1 Wing Training at Beauvechain. During the active gliding periods the aircraft are mainly based at Bertrix and occasionally, but can also be deployed to other bases where no winch (used to get the gliders airborne) is available. In the early period of operation the Super Cubs were painted in camouflage with day glow nose, tail and wingtips, but later the aircraft got a white paint scheme with orange engine cowling, wings and vertical tail plane.
In 2000/2002 all the remaining Super Cubs received a major overhaul, during which brand new fuselage frames, new wings and more powerful 180 HP engines were fitted. In reality the L21B's were replaced by new Super Cubs, where only some parts of the old aircraft were transferred to the new fuselages. The "new" Super Cubs are easily identified by their rounded aft window compared to a square one on the earlier models.

LB-01 c/n 18-3603 framenr. 18-3786 ex 54-2403, R-113 (KLu)

231075: delivered to MCVZ/CMVV
000001-00002: during major overhaul the fuselage, wings and engines were replaced
000006: active with MCVZ/CMVV, based at Goetsenhoven/Gossencourt

Koksijde 010706 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

LB-02 c/n 18-3607 framenr. 18-3794 ex 54-2407, R-113 (KLu)

001075: delivered to MCVZ/CMVV
000001-00002: during major overhaul the fuselage, wings and engines were replaced
000006: active with MCVZ/CMVV, based at Goetsenhoven/Gossencourt

Beauvechain 020906 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

LB-03 c/n 18-3842 framenr. 18-3848 ex 54-2442, R-152 (KLu)

001075: delivered to MCVZ/CMVV
000001-00002: during major overhaul the fuselage, wings and engines were replaced
100906: after a busy Sunday afternoon towing gliders, the aircraft had to make an emergency landing near Beaumont-Florennes due to fuel shortage. The aircraft suffered some damage to the right wingtip when it hit a roadsign. The aircraft was dismantled on site and taken away for repairs.
000006: active with MCVZ/CMVV, based at Goetsenhoven/Gossencourt

Sanicole 230706 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

LB-04 c/n 18-3843 framenr. 18-3845 ex 54-2443, R-153 (KLu)

001075: delivered to MCVZ/CMVV
040977: damaged at Brustem
000000: used as spares source for the other Piper Cubs

Oostmalle - Photo Rudy Binnemans

LB-05 c/n 18-3844 framenr. 18-3847 ex 54-2444, R-154 (KLu)

001075: delivered to MCVZ/CMVV
000001-00002: during major overhaul the fuselage, wings and engines were replaced
000006: active with MCVZ/CMVV, based at Goetsenhoven/Gossencourt

Oostmalle 150803 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

LB-06 c/n 18-3864 framenr. 18-3864 ex 54-2464, R-174 (KLu)

001075: delivered to MCVZ/CMVV
09/100892: damaged during a storm at Zoersel/Oostmalle, probably rebuild with the fuselage of LB-04
000001-00002: during major overhaul the fuselage, wings and engines were replaced
000006: active with MCVZ/CMVV, based at Goetsenhoven/Gossencourt
030609: Cat.5 crash at Goetsenhoven: The plane diverted from its take-off path, ending aside of field, and burst into flames, killing both the occupants.

Koksijde 060703 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

General Dynamics (Lockheed) F16A(M) - B(M) Fighting Falcon

Jeepee — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:30:43 CDT

In 1973 the search began to find a replacement for the Lockheed F104G Starfighter, which resulted on June 9th, 1975 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of the General Dynamics F16 Fighting Falcon.
The initial contract for 116 aircraft (96 F16A single-seaters and 20 F16B dual-seaters was signed on May 5th, 1977) for Belgium out of a total of 996 planes for european countries and the USA.
The Belgian aircraft (as were the Danish aircraft) were to be assembled at the SABCA factory at Gosselies, using components produced in the other participating countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway).
A second follow-on buy for 44 aircraft (Block 15 OCU) was signed in February 1983, with deliveries taking place between 1987 and 1991 (40 F16As and 4 F16Bs). This second batch was bought to replace some of the Mirage 5Bs.
Over the years the F16-fleet has been updated and modernised continuously, the largest update being the Midlife Update that was initiated in 1989. This was a result of a study started in 1987 to find a replacement for the F16, but budgetary constraints for all participating countries resulted in the MLU-project that aimed to bring the F16A/Bs to the latest Block 50 level and an extended life until approximately 2015.
The Belgian Air Force decided to bring 90 of its aircraft up to MLU-level.
The F16 initially equipped 2 Fighter Wings, No 1 at Beauvechain (349 & 350 Squadrons) and No 10 at Kleine Brogel (23 & 31 Squadrons).
Deliveries of the 44 aircraft from the follow-on contract meant that a third Wing, No 2 at Florennes could be converted to the F16.
The end of the cold war however initiated some serious budget cuts, and in march 1996 No 1 Wing at Beauvechain was disbanded and its flying units dispersed over the two remaining wings, 349 Squadron and the Operational Conversion Unit moved to Kleine Brogel and 350 Squadron moved to Florennes. A first batch of older F16s were withdrawn from service and put into storage at Weelde.
Further re-organisations meant the disbandment of 2 Squadron at Florennes (in April 2001) and 23 Squadron at Kleine Brogel (in March 2002).
The latest plans call for the reduction of the number of aircraft to about 60 in 2015.
Starting in 2008, some 14 planes were sold to Jordan. Pilots underwent basic conversion in Belgium before ferrying the plane to Jordan.

Aircraft Details :

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20

Part 2 : FA-21 - FA-40

Part 3 : FA-41 - FA-60

Part 4 : FA-61 - FA-80

Part 5 : FA-81 - FA-100

Part 6 : FA-101 - FA-120

Part 7 : FA-121 - FA-136

Part 8 : FB-01 - FB-24

Lockheed T-33A T-Bird

Toxisch — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:50:06 CDT

Forty-eight T-33A jet trainers and 2 RT-33A reconnaissance aircraft were initially earmarked for the Belgian Government in the framework of the MDAP (Mutual Defence Assistance Programme), however after a review the order was adjusted to 38 T-33As and 1 RT-33A. The first T-33As for Belgium were shipped to the Moroccan port of Casablanca, assembled at the base of Meknes and flown to Florennes. A second batch was delivered via the northern route and Denmark while the remainder was delivered in flight straight from the USA. The first aircraft were fitted with standard F-80A Shooting Star drop tanks and initially wore only the USAF 'buzz number' and no roundels.
Over the early years Belgian Air Force T-Birds had a varied life and were based at virtual all military airbases and units (2, 9, 10 Wing and the Fighter School), before being grouped at Brustem airbase.
Eight aircraft were temporarily transferred to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) as part of a Belgian-Dutch agreement for a common pilot training scheme.
At the end of their service life with the Belgian Air Force and as the aircraft had remained property of the US government most of the T-Birds were returned to the legal owners and got a second career with other foreign air forces or in the worst case as a target onbombing ranges.

Aircraft Details :

Part 1: FT01 - FT20

Part 2: FT21 - FT38

Part 10: EG224 - EG260.

Toxisch — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:47:45 CDT

EG224 c/n Machine-number: M1
Squadron code(s): GE-K, K5-K

000052: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-K)
000000: 13Wing-33Sqn, Brustem (K5-K)
190963: struck of charge (tt 1200:30 hrs)
000000: stored at Koksijde
200364: transferred Brussels Air Museum
current: preserved Brussels Air Museum as 'EG224/K5-K'

Brussels Air Museum 271206 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

EG225 c/n Machine-number: M2
Squadron code(s): GE-M, B2-H

000852: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-M)
010653: cat.1
190754: cat.4 - Belly landing at Beauvechain. During the approach to runway 04-L the aircraft entered the slipstream of the aircraft in front of him and landing about 1 km short of the runway, lost its landinggear and subsequently made a bellylanding on the runway. Pilot ok, Dewaelheyns.
000000: Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-H)
230663: last public demonstration by Meteor 8 in Belgium (Cdt.Van Keymeulen) at the Chièvres Airshow
000863: struck of charge (tt 952:40 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

Chièvres 230663 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG226 c/n Machine-number: M3
Squadron code(s): GE-

000052: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE- )
020757: cat.2
000063: struck of charge
000000: stored Koksijde
050364: gate-guard Beauvechain
000000: used for fire exercise at Beauvechain
000072: remains scrapped

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG227 c/n Machine-number: M4
Squadron code(s): B2-X

000952: taken on charge
220952: cat.1
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem
000000: Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-X)
000063: struck of charge (tt 1445:20 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

EG228 c/n Machine-number: M5
Squadron code(s): GE-F, K5-M

000052: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-F)
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Koksijde (K5-M)
040755: cat.3 - at Beauvechain
190756: cat.2
011257: cat.2
140458: cat.5 - Crash at Attenhove/Gingelom. The aircraft suddenly left the formation and spiralled down to the earth, probably the pilot died due to oxygen shortage. Pilot: Adj. Roland Hertoghe (25Sqn)
000458: struck of charge (tt 942:35 hrs)

EG229 c/n Machine-number: M6
Squadron code(s): GE-G, B2-C

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-G)
030653: cat.1
211254: cat.3 - at Beauvechain, ground collision
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem
000000: Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-C)
180360: cat.1
000863: struck of charge (tt 1435:10 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

Koksijde 000669 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG230 c/n Machine-number: M7
Squadron code(s): K5-P

000000: taken on charge
300157: cat.3
000000: 1W
120757: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem (K5-P)
000000: struck of charge (1120:15 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

EG231 c/n Machine-number: M8
Squadron code(s):

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain
151253: cat.5 - N° 2 in the formation, suddenly the leader (EG232) made a violent manoeuvre and collided with EG231, who crashed at Rêves (Hautain-le-Val). Pilot ejected, OLt. Mark Desender (349Sqn)
001253: struck of charge (tt 117:40 hrs)

EG232 c/n Machine-number: M9
Squadron code(s): GE-Y

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-Y)
290853: cat.3
151253: cat.5 - Leader in the formation, suddenly the pilot of EG232 made a violent manoeuvre and collided with EG231. EG232 crashed at Rêves (Hautain-le-Val), the pilot failed to eject from his aircraft but was thrown out the cockpit upon impact with the ground and was killed. Pilot: Sgt. Mathieu Penders (349Sqn)
000254: struck of charge (tt 179:25 hrs)

EG233 c/n Machine-number: M10
Squadron code(s): GE-O, MN-P, K5-Y

000052: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-O)
000000: 1Wing-350Sqn, Beauvechain (MN-P)
170953: cat.1
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem (K5-Y)
210857: cat.2
190960: struck of charge

EG234 c/n Machine-number: M11
Squadron code(s): GE-A, B2-O

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-A)
220553: cat.3
000000: 29Sq/13W (VT-O)
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-O)
170959: cat.3 -at Huseum (Germany), canopy exploded in mid-air. Pilot ok, 1Sgt. J.L.Baron
000863: struck of charge (tt 1481:10 hrs)
000061: noted stored Koksijde
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG235 c/n Machine-number: M12
Squadron code(s): GE-R, B2-N

000053: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-R)
161055: cat.2 - at Beauvechain, birdstrike on take-off. Kapt.(Res) H.Branders, unhurt
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-N)
270462: cat.2 - The aircraft suffered problems with the speed indicator during take-off from Solenzara and the pilot abandoned take-off, the aircraft was caught by the barrier at the end of the runway. (TT Flight, B2-N)
300163: cat.1
000863: struck of charge (tt 1390:35 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

EG236 c/n Machine-number: M13
Squadron code(s): GE-K, SV-D, K5-T

000053: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-K)
010955: cat.? - at Beauvechain
241056: cat.3
000659: struck of charge (tt 1048:50 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

EG237 c/n Machine-number: M14
Squadron code(s): VAN, GE-H

000053: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-H)
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (VAN) (personal aircraft of Wing Commander Van Eeckhout)
290654: cat.1
300654: cat.2
211254: cat.1
270455: cat.2 - at Odiham (UK)
031155: cat.2 - engine explosion at Sylt (Germany)
000963: struck of charge (tt 1129:15 hrs)
000000: stored Koksijde
110364: Used at Kleine Brogel for fire exercise

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG238 c/n Machine-number: M15
Squadron code(s): GE-S, B2-J

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-S)
030254: cat.1
211254: cat.3
000000: 13Wing-25Squadron
000058: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-J)
280761: cat.1
000863: struck of charge (tt 1579:35 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG239 c/n Machine-number: M16
Squadron code(s): GE-M, B2-Z

000053: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-M)
010955: cat.3
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-Z)
000863: struck of charge (tt 1591:40 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

EG240 c/n Machine-number: M17
Squadron code(s): VT-P

000854: taken on charge
000000: 13Wing-29Sqn, Brustem (VT-P)
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde
110258: cat.3 - in flight, bird strike
000658: Struck of Charge (tt 599:40 hrs)
000000: scrapped

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG241 c/n Machine-number: M18
Squadron code(s): GE-K, SV-N, K5-W, B2-F

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-K)
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-N)
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem (K5-W)
090458: cat.2 - Ran off the runway during the landing at Koksijde, left landinggear broke (25Sqn, K5-W)
000000: Fighting School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-F)
000463: struck of charge (tt 1627:50 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

EG242 c/n Machine-number: M19
Squadron code(s): MN-F, GE-J

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-350Sqn, Beauvechain (MN-F)
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-J)
091056: cat.2
000357: struck of charge (tt 808:20 hrs)
000000: scrapped

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG243 c/n Machine-number: M20
Squadron code(s): SV-M

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-M)
000357: struck of charge (tt 749:55 hrs)
000000: broken up for spares

EG244 c/n Machine-number: M21
Squadron code(s): MN-A, MN-K, GE-K, SV-O, B2-L

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-350Sqn, Beauvechain (MN-A)
000000: 1Wing-350Sqn, Beauvechain (MN-K)
000055: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-K)
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-O)
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-L)
000763: struck of charge (tt 1521:20 hrs)
000064: noted stored Koksijde (B2-L)
000000: scrappedn

EG245 c/n Machine-number: M22
Squadron code(s): SV-O, B2-P

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-O)
000000: 13Wing-29Sqn, Brustem
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-P)
000363: struck of charge (tt 1523:10 hrs)

EG246 c/n Machine-number: M23
Squadron code(s):

000000: taken on charge
000857: struck of charge (tt 724:05 hrs)

EG247 c/n 7021 Machine-number: M21
Squadron code(s): SV-D, B2-R

000000: taken on charge
000000: 13Wing-29Sqn, Brustem
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-D)
000000: 13Wing-33Sqn, Brustem
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-R)
000363: struck of charge (tt 1541:20 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd
000000: sold to Beauvechain for restauration 'EG247/B2-R'
280672: to Brussels Air Museum
210675: noted at Florennes airshow
000078: to Brustem as 'EG244/MN-A Red Devils Aerobatic Team'
240184: stored at Brussels Air Museum (Westerlo)
000085: to Bierset as 'EG244/OV-A'
230586: last noted preserved Bierset
010389: exchanged with MiG15 and transported to Kbely (Czech Republic) with C130H CH01
current: preserved at Kbely (as EG244/SV-D)

Kbely 000093 - Collection Laurent Heyligen EG247 masquarding as EG244 - Laurent Heyligen Collection

EG248 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-O

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-O)
081154: cat.3
000000: struck of charge (tt 810:35 hrs)

Photo Belgian Air Force

EG249 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-W, K5-L

000653: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-W)
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem (K5-L)
160456: cat.5 - crashed at Engelmanshoven, pilot was killed. Pilot: 1Sgt. Roland Heusghem
000456: struck of charge (tt 599:10 hrs)

EG250 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-I, K5-E

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-I)
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem (K5-E)
160960: struck of charge

EG251 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-E

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-E)
200954: cat.5 - at Kumptich (Germany), pilot was killed. Pilot: Adj.Du Roy de Blicquy
001154: struck of charge (tt 272:55 hrs)

EG252 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-B, VT-N

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-B)
170655: cat.1
000000: 13Wing-29Sqn, Brustem (VT-N)
001157: struck of charge (tt 795:30 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG253 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-Y, B2-M

000053: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-Y)
300959: cat.3 - at Sylt (Germany), explosion of canopy in flight, 1Sgt.F.Pauwels, unhurt
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-M)
000563: struck of charge (tt 1439:40 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG254 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-Q, K5-A

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-Q)
001157: struck of charge (tt 794:55 hrs)

Photo Belgian Air Force

EG255 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-S, VT-D, B2-I

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-S)
000000: 13Wing-29Sqn, Brustem (VT-D)
081154: cat.3
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-I)
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem
000863: struck of charge (tt 1374:05 hrs)
061065: sold Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

EG256 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-Z

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-Z)
000457: struck of charge (tt 790:10 hrs)

EG257 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-J

000000: taken on charge
000055: 1Wing-4Squadron, Beauvechain (SV-J)
290454: cat.2
000857: struck of charge (tt 746:20 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG258 c/n
Squadron code(s): SV-U, B2-Y

000000: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-4Sqn, Beauvechain (SV-U)
051153: cat.3 - at Beauvechain
180654: cat.3 - at Beauvechain
200555: cat.3 - at Beauvechain
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-Y)
080958: Cat.4>5 - Overran runway at Keitim (Sylt, Germany). Pilot ok, OLt. H.Lamoral
000958: struck of charge

EG259 c/n
Squadron code(s): K5-D, RLD, MS-D

000754: taken on charge
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem (K5-D)
000000: seen coded 'RLD', personal aircraft of Wg Cdr Raymond Lallemand
000000: 13Wing-33Sqn, Brustem
050955: cat.3 - Hood exploded in flight on ferry flight from Sylt (Germany), tail was damaged by debris. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Melsbroek.
001058: stored Koksijde and struck of charge (tt 556:35 hrs)
000000: to Brustem

EG260 c/n
Squadron code(s): B-2L

000754: taken on charge
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem
310756: cat.1
000000: Fighter School-Target Towing Flight, Koksijde (B2-L)
150757: cat.3 - during a deployment of the TT Flight to Sylt (Germany) the aircraft collided with a bowser (B2-L)
000258: struck of charge (tt 600:40 hrs)
000000: scrapped

Part 01: EG1 - EG25

Toxisch — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:39:36 CDT

EG1 c/n 6315 Machine-number Fokker: M-1
Squadron code(s): OV-

001250: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-8Sqn, Chièvres
200252: cat.5 - Crash at Bruyelle/Antoing (France), pilot was killed. Pilot : Lt.André Maes;
000252: struck of charge (tt 97:50 hrs)

Fokker productionline Schiphol (photo : Fokker via Laurent Heyligen)

EG2 c/n 6316 Machine-number Fokker: M-2
Squadron code(s): 7J-A, OV-Q

001250: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-A)
000000: 7Wing-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-Q)
160753: cat.5 - crash at Houthalen, according to eyewittnesses the aircraft exploded in mid-air, pilot was killed. Pilot : Kapt.vl.Henri Oger.
000753: struck of charge (tt 277:45 hrs)

EG3 c/n 6317 Machine-number Fokker: M-3
Squadron code(s): OV-A

000851: taken on charge
000051: 7Wing-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-A)
280852: cat.3
010457: struck of charge (tt 542:10 hrs)

EG4 c/n 6318 Machine-number Fokker: M-4
Squadron code(s): OV-P, B2-A

000751: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-P)
000000: 13Wing-29Squadron
170653: cat.4 - at Chièvres
000000: TT Flight, Koksijde (B2-A)
110258: cat.1
180860: struck of charge (tt 870:10 hrs)
000000: scrapped

EG5 c/n 6319 Machine-number Fokker: M-5
Squadron code(s): OV-D

000851: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-D)
260155: cat.2 - at Chièvres
001157: struck of charge (tt 1157:00 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG6 c/n 6320 Machine-number Fokker: M-6
Squadron code(s): 7J-V, JE-P

000851: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-V)
000000: 9Wing-26Sqn, Bierset
180657: cat.3
010857: crash at My (Ferrière, Durbuy), pilot tried to save himself with his ejection seat, but he was killed. Pilot : 1Sgt.Jean Schmitz
000000: struck of charge (tt 655:15 hrs)

EG7 c/n 6321 Machine-number Fokker: M-7
Squadron code(s): 7J-A

000151: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-A)
240652: cat.3 - at Chièvres
090553: cat.5 - Collision with EG44 and EG48 during the landing at Chièvres. Pilot was killed. Pilot: Olt. Henri Fallay de Clavier.
000553: struck of charge (tt 205:00 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG8 c/n 6322 Machine-number Fokker: M-8
Squadron code(s): 7J-S

000451: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-S)
190257: 13Wing, Koksijde
000557: struck of charge (tt 596:05 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG9 c/n 6323 Machine-number Fokker: M-9
Squadron code(s): 7J-F

000451: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-F)
180652: cat.3 - During the landing at Chièvres, the aircraft did not stop in time and ran off the end of the runway. It was finally stopped by a metal fence, which caused serious damage to nose and wing.
000000: To 4Sq/1W (SV-B)
001157: struck of charge (tt 795:55 hrs)

Photo Belgian Air Force

EG10 c/n 6324 Machine-number Fokker: M-10
Squadron code(s): XO-N, MN-S, K5-F

000151: taken on charge
180952: cat.1
101152: cat.1
000056: 1Wing-350Sqn, Beauvechain (MN-S)
000000: 5Wing-24Sqn, Sylt (Germany) (XO-N)
260657: cat.3 in flight, aircraft hit by target banner
000000: 13Wing-33Sqn, Brustem (K5-F)
000000: Fighter School, Koksijde
000759: struck of charge
061065: sold to Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG11 c/n 6329 Machine-number Fokker: M-15
Squadron code(s): 7J-B

000451: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-B)
170752: cat.2
301053: cat.4 - due to a technical problem the right main landinggear lowered in flight. During the landing at Chièvres the right leg could be locked and it retracted upon impact with the runway, this caused the aircraft to veer of the runway with damage to the landinggear and the right hand side engine nacelle as a result.
000758: struck of charge (tt 447:50 hrs)

Chièvres 311053 - Photo Belgian Air Force

EG12 c/n 6332 Machine-number Fokker: M-18
Squadron code(s): MN-E

000151: taken on charge
031152: cat.1
000000: 1Wing-350Sqn, Beauvechain (MN-E)
260456: cat.2 - at Beauvechain, was not repaired
000757: struck of charge (tt 695:50 hrs)

EG13 c/n 6333 Machine-number Fokker: M-19
Squadron code(s): 7J-D, MN-D, GE-I

000351: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-D)
000000: 1Wing-349Sqn, Beauvechain (GE-I)
000000: 1Wing-350Sqn, Beauvechain (MN-D)
000000: cat.? - a member of the ground crew is sucked into an engine
000000: cat.? - crash at Deurne, the aircraft landed alongside the runway.
000000: cat.? - canopy exploded in mid-air, pilot H.Kreps
260656: cat.3 - on take-off the aircraft gets into the jetwash of the preceeding aircraft and is smashed back onto the runway, the pilot manages to take-off again, but is ordered to make a belly landing in the grass alongside the runway (the aircraft is finally declared a cat.5 and written-off). Pilot: François Hoet (350Sqn)
000057: struck of charge (tt 526:15 hrs)

EG14 c/n 6335 Machine-number Fokker: M-21
Squadron code(s): 7J-X

000351: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-X)
240952: cat.5 - crash at Erbisoul (Jurbise), pilot is killed. Pilot: Sgt.Fernand Dejasse (7Sqn)
000952: struck of charge (tt 212:35 hrs)

EG15 c/n 6336 Machine-number Fokker: M-22
Squadron code(s): 7J-C

000451: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-C)
031051: cat.5 - engine problems force the pilot to make an emergency landing in a field near Baudour, the aircraft was completely destroyed.
001051: struck of charge

EG16 c/n 6337 Machine-number Fokker: M-23
Squadron code(s): 7J-R

000451: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-R)
210551: cat.1
030253: cat.5 - Crash at Sensenruth/Bouillon, flew into a hill in bad weather, pilot was killed. Pilot: Sgt. Karel Van Haelewijck.
000253: struck of charge (tt 182:00 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG17 c/n 6338 Machine-number Fokker: M-24
Squadron code(s): 7J-E, JE-V, K5-H

000451: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-E)
000000: 13Wing-33Sqn, Brustem (K5-H)
290552: cat.3 - Multiple birdstrike near La Bouverie, wing needed to be replaced
310752: cat.1
261152: cat.2
210857: cat.3
000000: struck of charge (tt 913:05 hrs)
061065: sold to Star Ltd.
000000: scrapped

EG18 c/n 6339 Machine-number Fokker: M-25
Squadron code(s): 7J-P

000651: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-P)
211055: cat.1
000000: 1Wing
030557: 13Wing, Koksijde
000158: struck of charge (tt 600:55 hrs)
090758: gateguard Chièvres (as EG18/VT-R 13Wing-29Sqn, Brustem))
current: gateguard Chièvres

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG19 c/n 6343 Machine-number Fokker: M-29
Squadron code(s): 7J-G, S2-O, VT-Z

000451: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-G)
000000: 7Wing-9Sqn, Chièvres (S2-O)
091052: cat.1
290653: cat.3
000000: 13Wing-29Sqn, Brustem (VT-Z)
300156: cat.5 - crash at 's Herenhelderen (Tongeren), crashed while returning to the base, pilot was killed. Pilot: Olt. Maurice Ancion, F. (13Wing-29Squadron)
000156: struck of charge (tt 478:20 hrs)

Photo Belgian Air Force

EG20 c/n 6344 Machine-number Fokker: M-30
Squadron code(s): S2-E

000851: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-9Sqn, Chièvres (S2-E)
050852: cat.1
200954: cat.5 - crash at Vaudignies, pilot was killed. Pilot: Olt. Georges Meyus.
000954: struck of charge (tt 273:35 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

EG21 c/n 6348 Machine-number Fokker: M-34

000051: taken on charge
000000: 7W, Chièvres
210651: crash te Chièvres
060851: to Technical School, Tongeren as instructional airframe
000652: to Technical School, Saffraanberg as instructional airframe
090958: to Technical School, Technische School Sint-Niklaas as instructional airframe
000000: scrapped

EG22 c/n 6349 Machine-number Fokker: M-35

000851: taken on charge
161151: cat.1
170952: cat.1
000000-050357: 7Wing-7Squadron (7J-G(?)) (last Meteor of 7Wing)
000000: 9Wing
000000: 13Wing, Brustem
000000: TT Flight, Koksijde
000958: struck of charge (tt 599:45 hrs)
121258: to 1Wing, Beauvechain for fire exercise

EG23 c/n 6350 Machine-number Fokker: M-36
Squadron code(s): OV-M, MN-S

000851: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing-350Sqn, Beauvechain (MN-S)
000000: 7Wing-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-M)
000057: struck of charge
310758: to Technical School, Saffraanberg as instructional airframe

EG24 c/n 6351 Machine-number Fokker: M-37
Squadron code(s): K5-W, B2-F

000451: taken on charge
000000: 13Wing-25Sqn, Brustem (K5-W)
250652: cat.4 at Chièvres
100856: cat.4
000000: Fighter School-TT Flight, Koksijde (B2-F)
000657: struck of charge (tt 525:15 hrs)
000000: stored Koksijde
000000: moved to Beauvechain

EG25 c/n 6352 Machine-number Fokker: M-38
Squadron code(s): OV-C

000851: taken on charge
000000: 7Wing-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-C)
160654: cat.4 - at Chièvres
000857: struck of charge (tt 355:50 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

Potez-Air Fouga CM.170R Magister

Toxisch — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:26:42 CDT

On September 28th, 1958 the Belgian government decided to purchase 45 Fouga Magisters for the Advanced Flying School at Kamina (Belgian Congo).
The aircraft were delivered between January 19th, 1960 and January 10th, 1962 and replaced the rapidly ageing T6 Harvards. Some twenty Fouga Magisters (MT1 to MT18, MT23 and MT24) were already flown to Kamina on board of Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar transport aircraft to Kamina when the events at the former colony caused the withdrawal of these jets to Belgium.
During the insurgency 6 armed Fougas (MT4, 6, 10, 14, 17 and 18) were used against the rebels.
At their arrival in Belgium the Fouga were all based at Brustem airbase. When in 1978 the first Alpha Jets were delivered, some of the butterfly-tailed aircraft were used by different Fouga-flights at various airbases while 8 machines were sold to IAI of Israel. After the disbanding the Fouga-flights the remaining operational aircraft were operated from Beauvechain and gradually withdrawn from use.
On September 27th, 2007 the last operational aircraft, MT-35, made the last flight of the type after a career spanning no less than 47 years in the Belgian Air Force.

Part 1: MT01 - MT25

Part 2: MT26 - MT50

Schleicher ASK13

LaurentH — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:15:31 CDT

PL-61
c/n 13017
140467: Taken on Charge
000096: wfu
000096: sold
240796-090299: registered OO-ZXQ (CofR 4619)
000000: sold to D-0478?

PL-62 (1)
c/n 13125
171068: Taken on Charge
260573: written-off Aalst (Belgium)
000000: wreck sold and repaired
000000: registered D-6048, later BGA4187

PL-62 (2)
c/n 13166 ex OH-KKP, OH-387
211088: Taken on Charge
102003: wfu
140604: sold
150704: registered OO-YCU (CofR 5411)
250509: sold in France
080609: registered as F-CLJF

Photo Laurent Heyligen © - Oostmalle 150803

PL-63
c/n 13512
130875: Taken on Charge
051001: wfu
190302: sold
301203: registered OO-YPI (CofR 5354)

PL-64
c/n 13537
230376: Taken on Charge
000800: written-off Oostmalle (Belgium)
000000: wreck stored at Goetsenhoven Airbase
150508: wreck noted stored at Goetsenhoven Airbase (Belgium)

PL-65
c/n 13538
260376: Taken on Charge
000993: noted in special colorscheme to celebrate 35th Anniversary of the Belgian Air Cadets
051001: wfu
250202: sold
301203: registered OO-YPB (CofR 5323)

Photo Laurent Heyligen © - Kleine Brogel 110993

PL-66
c/n 13556
151176: Taken on Charge
101004: wfu
181004: wold
231104-100606: registered OO-YBV (CofR 5435)
000006: registered D-3438 went it to Germany for an overhaul, the registration was retained after the aircraft returned to the same belgian owner, and still operated from Temploux-Suarlée airfield

Photo Laurent Heyligen © - Oostmalle 150803

PL-67
c/n 13579
130777: Taken on Charge
051001: wfu
010802: sold
170402: registered OO-YFR (CofR 5192)

COPYRIGHT Vincent Pirard/AviaScribe

Part 3: C119G CP31 - CP46

harvard — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:25:15 CDT

CP31 c/n 11036 USAF-Serial: 52-6035 Call-sign: OT-CBK

090254: Taken on Charge (tt 52:00 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
161257: Cat.? hit by a tractor at Beauvechain
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
291272: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5232:05 hrs)
020273: Long term protection applied
000774: Struck of Charge
000774: Returned to USAF/MAAG according to note DIST N°180/72/29 date 280672 (MDAP-aircraft)
041074: Sold as scrap (contract 50-5028-007) to J.Trappeniers
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP32 c/n 11084 USAF-Serial: 52-6045 Call-sign: OT-CBL

140254: Taken on Charge (tt 63:30 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
100272: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5629:45 hrs)
020273: Long term protection applied
000774: Struck of Charge
000774: Returned to USAF/MAAG according to note DIST N°180/72/29 date 280672 (MDAP-aircraft)
041074: Sold as scrap (contract 50-5028-007) to J.Trappeniers
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP33 c/n 11033 USAF-Serial: 52-6032 Call-sign: OT-CBM

140254: Taken on Charge (tt 33:40 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
181171: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5124:55 hrs)
120272: Long term protection applied
000774: Struck of Charge
000774: Returned to USAF/MAAG according to note DIST N°180/72/29 date 280672 (MDAP-aircraft)
041074: Sold as scrap (contract 50-5028-007) to J.Trappeniers
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP34 c/n 11118 USAF-Serial: 52-6050 Call-sign: OT-CBN

150254: Taken on Charge (tt 25:15 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
051157: Cat.2 Collision during taxiing with CP25
030759-160759: Participates in 'Operation Simba', deployment of Avro CF100 Canuck to Kamina (Congo)
020959: Cat.? Collision with wrongly parked RAF Meteor NF11 at Sylt (Germany)
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
090773: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5236:20 hrs)
000774: Struck of Charge
000774: Returned to USAF/MAAG according to note DIST N°180/72/29 date 280672 (MDAP-aircraft)
041074: Sold as scrap (contract 50-5028-007) to J.Trappeniers
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP35 c/n 11120 USAF-Serial: 52-6052 Call-sign: OT-CBO

170254: Taken on Charge (tt 27:10 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
190355: Cat.3 at Melsbroek, damaged by slipstream of preceding aircraft during a formation landing. Damage to cockpit and nosewheel. Pilot: Capt. P.Daubresse.
070756: Cat.1 Damaged at Kamina (Congo) during the unloading of Harvard H-2
090757: Cat.1
051157: Cat.2
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
100772: Cat.0 During a "heavy drop" near Kleine Brogel one of the four pallets fell onto a factory and another into a garden. Luckily there were no casualties.
020773: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5346:15 hrs)
000774: Struck of Charge
000774: Returned to USAF/MAAG according to note DIST N°180/72/29 date 280672 (MDAP-aircraft)
041074: Sold as scrap (contract 50-5028-007) to J.Trappeniers
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP36 c/n 11083 USAF-Serial: 52-6044 Call-sign: OT-CBP

180254: Taken on Charge (tt 29:00 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
110559: Cat.4 During take-off from Leopoldstad, N'Djili the landing gear is raised to soon and the aircraft falls back onto the runway and slides for more than 500 meters over the runway. After a temporary repair the aircraft is flown to Belgium.
171259: Delivered to Sabena for repairs
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
190760: Cat.5 Flew into a mountain near Sake-Masisi/Bibatama (75 km North of Goma) after engine problems. The crew of five and 36 soldiers of 3de Co VVE (Kleine Brogel) were killed, 4 people survived the crash. Crew: Cdt. Jean Van Gompel (pilot), Adj. Pierre Devarez (2nd pilot), Cdt. Willy Genbrugge (nav), Adj. Emile Laurent (fl/eng) , Adj. Ernest Jacques (radio) (tt 1669:50hrs)

Photo Belgian Air Force

CP37 c/n 11123 USAF-Serial: 52-6055 Call-sign: OT-CBQ

180254: Taken on Charge (tt 26:50 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
040555: Cat.1
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
030772: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5220:50 hrs) and struck of charge
290772: to Ethiopian Air Force as C119K as '919'
000496: Parts noted at Debrezeit, Ethiopia.
000098: Parts noted at Debrezeit, Ethiopia

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP38 c/n 11119 USAF-Serial: 52-6051 Call-sign: OT-CBR

210254: Taken on Charge (tt 44:40 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
101055: Cat.3 Heavy landing at Melsbroek, damage to nosewheel. Pilot: Lt. T.Migliavacca.
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
011272: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5117:10 hrs)
211272: Long term storage protection applied
000774: Struck of Charge
000774: Returned to USAF/MAAG according to note DIST N°180/72/29 date 280672 (MDAP-aircraft)
041074: Sold as scrap (contract 50-5028-007) to J.Trappeniers
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP39 c/n 11085 USAF-Serial: 52-6046 Call-sign: OT-CBS

220254: Taken on Charge (tt 54:35 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
010672: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5287:55 hrs)
310772: Long term storage protection applied
000774: Struck of Charge
000774: Returned to USAF/MAAG according to note DIST N°180/72/29 date 280672 (MDAP-aircraft)
041074: Sold as scrap (contract 50-5028-007) to J.Trappeniers
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP40 c/n 11146 USAF-Serial: 52-6058 Call-sign: OT-CBT

090554: Taken on Charge (tt 59:55 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
000000: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron
000760: Participates in actions in Congo
301271: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5275:55 hrs)
100372: Long term storage protection applied
000774: Struck of Charge
000774: Returned to USAF/MAAG according to note DIST N°180/72/29 date 280672 (MDAP-aircraft)
041074: Sold as scrap (contract 50-5028-007) to J.Trappeniers
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP41 c/n 11246 USAF-Serial: 53-7829 Call-sign: OT-CEA
ex 322nd Air Division, Dreux AB, France, U.S.Air Force Europe

170760: Taken on Charge after IRAN-inspection at Siai-Marchetti (Italy)
150961-141261: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron (tt 2629:50 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
020773: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5680:55 hrs)
160574: Long term storage protection applied
270175: Exchanged with International Engine Parts (Agreement 413305)
000175: Struck of Charge
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP42 c/n 11260 USAF-Serial: 53-7843 Call-sign: OT-CEB
ex 322nd Air Division, Dreux AB, France, U.S.Air Force Europe

170760: Taken on Charge after IRAN-inspection at Siai-Marchetti (Italy)
150961-141261: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron (tt 2866:25 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
020572: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5470:10 hrs)
120672: Long term storage protection applied
270175: Exchanged with International Engine Parts (Agreement 413305)
000175: Struck of Charge
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP43 c/n 00241 USAF-Serial: 53-8138 Call-sign: OT-CEC
ex 322nd Air Division, Dreux AB, France, U.S.Air Force Europe

170760: Taken on Charge after IRAN-inspection at Siai-Marchetti (Italy)
150961-141261: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron (tt 2577:15 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
250567: Cat.2 The wrongly parked aircraft was struck by CP9 in bad weather. Wing needed replacement.
131271: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5106:00 hrs)
210172: Long term storage protection applied
270175: Exchanged with International Engine Parts (Agreement 413305)
000175: Struck of Charge
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP44 c/n 00244 USAF-Serial: 53-8141 Call-sign: OT-CED

000051: build as a C119F
000053: converted to C119G
000055: to 12th Troop Carrier Squadron, Dreux AB, France, U.S.Air Force Europe
170760: Taken on Charge after IRAN-inspecation at Siai-Marchetti (Italy)
150961-141261: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron (tt 2752:55 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
291272: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5218:20 hrs)
190173: Long term storage protection applied
270175: Exchanged with International Engine Parts (Agreement 413305)
000175: Struck of Charge
000077-000078: Scrapped at Koksijde

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP45 c/n 00246 USAF-Serial: 53-8143 Call-sign: OT-CEE
ex 322nd Air Division, Dreux AB, France, U.S.Air Force Europe

170760: Taken on Charge after IRAN-inspection at Siai-Marchetti (Italy)
150961-141261: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron (tt 2847:15 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
260663: Cat.5 Shot down, due to an incredible convergency of circumstances, by mistake by a British mortar battery while flying over the Sennelager range during the approach to RAF GÜtersloh and crashed at Detmold (Germany). 38 people were killed in the crash. 5 crew and 33 paras (3rd Platoon, 13th Cie, 1st Bat Para, Diest). 9 paras managed managed to bailout prior to the crash. Crew: Lt.Kol. Herman Kreps; Adj. Fernand Vermeesen; Adj.Joseph Vuegen; 1Sgt.Maj.Gilbert Zwaenepoel; Adj.Chef.Jacquet Quets (tt.3172,30)
000663: Struck of Charge

Collection Laurent Heyligen

CP46 c/n 00254 USAF-Serial: 53-8151 Call-sign: OT-CEH

000051: build as a C119F
000053: converted to C119G
000055: to 12th Troop Carrier Squadron, Dreux AB, France, U.S.Air Force Europe
170760: Taken on Charge after IRAN-inspecation at Siai-Marchetti (Italy)
150961-141261: 15 Wing - 20 Squadron (tt 2665:20 hrs)
000000: 15 Wing - 40 Squadron
270472: To Koksijde for storage (tt 5380:55 hrs)
230572: Long term storage protection applied
121274: Struck of Charge and transferred to the Brussels Air Museum (Note VSL 2468 of 081174)
121179-131179: First parts are moved to the Air Museum
260180: Fuselage is moved by road to the Brussels Air Museum where the aircraft is assembled and put on display
Current: Preserved Brussels Air Museum

Brussels Air Museum 280705 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

Fairchild C119F-G Flying Boxcar Mainpage

Part 1: C119F CP1 - CP18

Part 2: C119G CP9 - CP30

Part 3 : FA-41 - FA-60

Toxisch — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:40:33 CDT

FA-41 c/n 6H-41 Fiscal Year : 78-0156 Line-nr SABCA : B-085

250182: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
101183: After a mid-air collision with FA-07 the aircraft crashed near Opent-Paliseul (Our). The pilot ejected safely. Kapt.vl.Michel Thibaut (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-42 c/n 6H-42 Fiscal Year : 78-0157 Line-nr SABCA : B-087

270182: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
091086: During a low-level training mission near Bourseigne-la-Vieille (Gedinne) the aircraft flew into the ground while making aturn. The pilot, Lt.vl.Yvan Stoffijn, was unfortunately killed. (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)
280588: parts noted at Beauvechain in shed next to maintenance hangar
060998: tail noted at dump Kleine Brogel, was used for Battle Damage Repair training (350 Sqn mks still visible)

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-43 c/n 6H-43 Fiscal Year : 78-0158 Line-nr SABCA : B-088

020282: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
210592-121192: zapped 'I love 2/5', gained during during a squadron exchange with EC02.005 (Armée de l'Air)
280794-251104: 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

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-44 c/n 6H-44 Fiscal Year : 78-0159 Line-nr SABCA : B-091

180282: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
271094-000000: stored at Weelde
001201: last noted stored Weelde
290307: tail erected at rue des Orfevres, Yves-Gomezée
140407: tail inaugurated as a remembrance to the crew of Lancaster III ED800 who crashed in the town on 170443
270109: stripped fuselage noted at Weelde

Brustem 120985 - Photo Daniel Brackx

FA-45 c/n 6H-45 Fiscal Year : 78-0160 Line-nr SABCA : B-093

150382: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
160394-110105: stored at Weelde
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

Bierset 220685 - Photo Daniel Brackx

FA-46 c/n 6H-46 Fiscal Year : 78-0161 Line-nr SABCA : B-094

300382: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
280395-000797: stored at Weelde
000000: removed from store as replacement for crashed FA-80
140897-000897: at SABCA, Gosselies
200404-170205: stored at Weelde
170205: transferred by road to the Rocourt "IFM Dufour" Barracks to be stripped of all useful parts, which then could sold be on the military aircraft market
140506: noted at Rocourt, marked with 'TechSpace Aero', is to become gateguard at TechSpace Aero, Herstal
090307: arrived at 'TechSpace Aero', Herstal, transported by No 1 Wing
220307: assembled and displayed as gateguard at 'TechSpace Aero', unmarked
000407: first noted with Belgian AF markings, applied by No 2 Wing personnel

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-47 c/n 6H-47 Fiscal Year : 80-3538 Line-nr SABCA : B-097

030582: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
000801: first noted special colorscheme '1 Squadron Stingers'
241003: last noted in special colorscheme '1 Squadron Stingers'
210404-140205: stored at Weelde
140205: 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
170608: first noted as guateguard at Florennes Airbase marked with 'FS'-tailcode

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-48 c/n 6H-48 Fiscal Year : 80-3539 Line-nr SABCA : B-098

210482: 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
000098-000099: first noted modified to (R)F16A with 'Orpheus' reconnaissance pod (borrowed from Royal Netherlands Air Force)
200404-210205: 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

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-49 c/n 6H-49 Fiscal Year : 80-3540 Line-nr SABCA : B-101

230482: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
090588: first noted special colorscheme '45 Years 349 Squadron'
000094: marked with 'D-Day Invasion Stripes' to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day landing at Normandy
040396: first noted special colorscheme 'Disbandment 1 Wing Beauvechain - 349 Squadron'
000098: first noted modified to (R)F16A with 'Orpheus' reconnaissance pod (borrowed from Royal Netherlands Air Force)
261098: last noted special colorschmeme 'Disbandment 1 Wing'
141003-180205: 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
140206: completely scrapped by this date

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-50 c/n 6H-50 Fiscal Year : 80-3541 Line-nr SABCA : B-102

190582: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
290691: first noted special colorscheme '50th Anniversary 350 Squadron'
281091: last noted special colorscheme '50th Anniversary 350 Squadron'
210395: at SABCA, Gosselies for Carapace ECM-modification
040396: first noted special colorscheme 'Disbandment 1 Wing Beauvechain - 350 Squadron'
000399: first noted modified to (R)F16A with 'Orpheus' reconnaissance pod (borrowed from Royal Netherlands Air Force)
120799: last noted special colorscheme 'Disbandment 1 Wing Beauvechain - 350 Squadron'
210404-160205: 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

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-51 c/n 6H-51 Fiscal Year : 80-3542 Line-nr SABCA : B-104

080782: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
early90s: red tailband was replaced by a blue one when the aircraft was used by 349Sqn for a Squadron Exchange with Esc142, Los Llanos (Ejercito del Aire), Ambiorix badge remained untouched
160394-110105: stored at Weelde
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

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-52 c/n 6H-52 Fiscal Year : 80-3543 Line-nr SABCA : B-105

090782: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
190987: Mid-air collision with FA-31 30km South-West of Limoges (Bussac, France). The tail broke off and the aircraft climb on its own to 5000ft.
Did the pilot try to safe himself with his ejection seat? Fact is that the ejection sequence was only initiated upon impact of the aircraft with the ground. The pilot was unfortunately killed. OLt.vl.Albert Jonnart (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)
000089: parts noted at Technical School, Saffraanberg for use as instructional material

Kleine Borgel - Daniel Brackx Coll.

FA-53 c/n 6H-53 Fiscal Year : 80-3544 Line-nr SABCA : B-107

170882: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
early90s: red tailband was replaced by a blue one when the aircraft was used by 349Sqn for a Squadron Exchange with Esc142, Los Llanos (Ejercito del Aire), Ambiorix badge remained untouched
000098: first noted modified to (R)F16A with 'Orpheus' reconnaissance pod (borrowed from Royal Netherlands Air Force)
230603-110105: stored at Weelde (1345 hrs)
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

Beauvechain 180587 - Photo Daniel Brackx

FA-54 c/n 6H-54 Fiscal Year : 80-3545 Line-nr SABCA : B-108

290982: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
181089: During a formation flight with FA-12, both aircraft crashed into a hill during the landing procedure for Balikesir (Western Turkey). Pilot, Cdt.vl.Donald Vercaempst (1Wing Flight Group Ops & Trg Officer), was not able to eject and was killed. (1 Wing - 350 Squadron)

Brustem 110985 - Photo Daniel Brackx

FA-55 c/n 6H-55 Fiscal Year : 80-3546 Line-nr SABCA : B-110

290982: 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
250199: first aircraft noted with 'FS'-tailcode (2 Wing)
000199: first noted modified to (R)F16A with 'Orpheus' reconnaissance pod (borrowed from Royal Netherlands Air Force)
141003-150205: stored at Weelde
150205: 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: to become gate-guard at Evere-South
020906: noted at Beauvechain (FS-marks), for restauration to gate-guard at Evere
300409: Noted at Beauvechain with special tail markings to celebrate the 30th anniversary of F-16 service within the Belgian Air Force.

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

FA-56 c/n 6H-56 Fiscal Year : 80-3547 Line-nr SABCA : B-113

221082: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
000395: noted at Sabca, Gosselies for Carapace ECM-modifications
22/230797: the aircraft suffered 2 flame-outs during a flight over France, after 2 airstarts the aircraft made an emergency landing somewhere in France
000098-001199: upgraded to F16AM (Midlife Update)
190704: first noted special marks '25 Years F16 BAF / 349 Sqn'
000006: active in the Belgian Air Component

Kleine Brogel 270705 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

FA-57 c/n 6H-57 Fiscal Year : 80-3548 Line-nr SABCA : B-117

081282: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
210395: noted at Sabca, Gosselies for Carapace ECM-modifications
000098-001199: upgraded to F16AM (Midlife Update)
000305: first MLU M3 upgrade
110705: first noted in special colorscheme 'TDPU 2005' at Florennes
200306-070406: temporary MLU M4 upgrade for test programme at OT&E, Leeuwarden (NL)
000006: active in the Belgian Air Component

Florennes 140705 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

FA-58 c/n 6H-58 Fiscal Year : 80-3549 Line-nr SABCA : B-120

201282: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
000083: during the Tiger Meet at Baden-Söllingen (Germany) the aicraft was noted with a Tiger-badge on the tail
210395: noted at Sabca, Gosselies for Carapace ECM-modifications
161199-001100: upgraded to F16AM (Midlife Update)
160503: Barrierlanding at Florennes after practice demo. Show started as usual, however after a while the plane made a 'dirty configuration' low pass over the tower wiggling its wings. After that it made a normal approach and landing.
Later the aircraft was noted at the end of the runway and it clearly had made a barrierlanding. (Pilot : Cdt.vl.Michael 'Puke' Koos)
151204: stored at Weelde
000207: sold to Jordan
060207: departed Weelde for Kleine Brogel
100908: departed Kleine Brogel on delivery to the Royal Jordanian Air Force as '140'

Kleine Brogel 100995 - Photo Pieter Van Gemert

FA-59 c/n 6H-59 Fiscal Year : 80-3550 Line-nr SABCA : B-123

220283: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
000083: during the Tiger Meet at Baden-Söllingen (Germany) the aicraft was noted with a Tiger-badge on the tail
200983: During a simulated emergency landing the aircraft hit the runway very hard and was seriously damaged, nevertheless the pilot managed to get airborne again but crashed in a forest in Overpelt. The pilot ejected safely. Olt.vl.Mark Mussche (10 Wing - 23 Squadron, aircraft wore 31 Squadron markings)
250983: wreck transported to Evere
080586: wing and tail noted at Beauvechain in shed next to the maintenance hangar (last noted 000992)
000097: aircraft is noted complete at Beauvechain, but the tailplane of FA-59 was used for the restauration of FA-113, which was later displayed at the Beauvechain museum.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

FA-60 c/n 6H-60 Fiscal Year : 80-3551 Line-nr SABCA : B-126

280283: Taken on charge by the Belgian Air Force
000598-000499: upgraded to F16AM (Midlife Update)
240799: first noted special colorscheme '50 Years NATO', markings were applied Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford
090500: last noted with special colorscheme
300304: deployed to NAF El Centro for NVG training
150404: During a Night Vision Goggle/Targeting Pod-trainingflight at NAS El Centro, California (USA) the aircraft made a crashlanding. During the landing the left main landinggear broke and the nosewheel collapsed and the aircraft veered off the runway. The pilot, Cdt.vl.Phille Heytjens (10 W Tac - OCU), remained calm, stayed in the aircraft and was only slightly injured
As FA-60 was already nominated to be stored, it was not repaired.
170904: arrived at Weelde for storage
000207: sold to Jordan
160109: first noted operational at Florennes after repairs
190309: departed Kleine Brogel on delivery to the Royal Jordanian Air Force as '141'

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

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