Belgian Military Aircraft - Recently Updated Pages

Belgian Military Aircraft - Recently Updated Pageshttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/pageSearch/updatedRecently Updated Pages on http://belmilac.wetpaint.comen-usinfo@wetpaint.comWed, 02 Jul 2008 13:06:57 CDTWed, 02 Jul 2008 13:06:57 CDTwetpaint.com60Belgian Military Aircrafthttp://www.wetpaint.com/img/logo.gifhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.comPart 1 : H-01 - H-23http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1+%3A+H-01+-+H-23LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1+%3A+H-01+-+H-23Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:06:57 CDTAgusta 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
000707: arrived in Benin
210807: officially handed-over to Benin

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

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)

Bierset 0603 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

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

241192: Taken on Charge
191205: stored Zutendaal (cocooned)

Bierset 030605 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

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

101292: Taken on Charge
020404: stored Zutendaal

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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 1: K1 - K22http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1%3A+K1+-+K22LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1%3A+K1+-+K22Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:15:18 CDT

K1 c/n 26501/15056 USAAF-Serial: 43-49240

Call-sign: OT-CWA
Build by Douglas Aircraft Company, Oklahoma City (USA)

011144: delivered USAAF
241144: to India - China ATC
000000: to 9th AF Netherlands-Belgium
111046: to Foreign Liquidation Commission (US overseas disposals)
111046: transferred to Belgian Air Force as '275'
000448: after overhaul at Fokker delivered to 169ste Wing-367ste Squadron
080849: 15Wing-21Sqn als K1/OT-CWA
011051: leased to Sabena
050352: registered as OO-SMA (BvL 881)
030453: tt 4342 hrs
041153: returned 15th Wing-21 Sqn
001253: temporarely put to disposal of Avimil/Force Publique and based at Ndolo, Congo
140154: cancelled as OO-SMA
140154-000060 :15 Wing detachement Base Kamina-Leopoldstad
290355: tt 4976,30 hrs)
000760: participates in action in Congo
100760: hit in the tail by bullits fired by rebels during landing at Kamina. Pilot Lt.Col. Kreps
111273: tt 8395,07 hrs, store Koksijde
310474: offered for exchange
210575: exchanged with International Engine Parts (Agreement 513303)
000176: damaged by storm at Koksijde
000177: owned by Mr.Tluszcs, Airmotive Europe, Wevelgem
000377: reservation for N99346 Beam & Dasujan Inc, Frankfurt (not taken up)
000479: sold as scrap
000000: used as a pigshelter at Vladslo
000086: owned by Mr. Luc Deprez, Roeselare
000287: 'restauratie' by Mr.Deprez and used as an eye-catcher at 'Turbo's Hoet' at Gits with fake-engines and fake-propellors
000000: offered for sale
181292: transported Gits - Schaffen-Diest airfield (planned restauration by Dakotu Unlimited)
000993: stored in backyard of Dakota Unlimited founder (bad condition)
200700: still noted in Schaffen
001200: first noted stored North Weald (UK)
000000: used for filming a crash scene for Channel 4 series 'Sword of Honour' as FL586/AI (filming at Pinewood)
170201: still registered as N99346
120904: last noted North Weald in RAF colorscheme
late07: fuselage was donated by Aces High to 'The Wings Museum', Redhill, Surrey and they plan to restore the fuselage (together with an unknown cockpitsection) to full paratroop-carrying configuration as a walk-through exhibit. Work is planned to start in 2008.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

K2 c/n 20741 USAAF-Serial: 43-16275
Call-sign: OT-CWB
Other IDs worn in BAF-service: KP-2

000744: delivered USAAF
130844: Europe ATC
270846: 9th AF Div FLC (Foreign Liquidation Commission - US Overseas disposals)
200846: transferred to Belgian Air Force
290347: overhaul Fairey (Gosselies)
301047: CW-B 169Wing-367Sqn, used by Navigators School
000047: operational Katanga (Congo)
010248: CW-B 15Wing-21Sqn (KP-2)
080849: OT-CWB 15Wing-21Sqn (KP-2)
050252: converted to C47B
060253: OT-CWB Force Publique
130953: cat.4 - During a long flight over the Congolese forests the aircraft had to avoid some thunderstorms and the aircraft ran out of fuel. It made an emergency landing at Luluaba. Although not seriouly damaged it was beyond economical repair.
000000: fuselage used for the ground-training of paracommandos at Kolwezi.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

K3 c/n 25567/14122 USAAF-Serial: 43-48306
Call-sign: OT-CWC

050444: delivered USAAF
151044: Europe ATC
000000: 9th AF
090946: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000946: 169Wing-367Sqn (CW-C)
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
010248: 15Wing-21Sqn (CW-C)
080849: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNA)
091052: returned USAF/MAAG
091052: to Armée de l'Air as 348306
000071: stored Chateaudun
000071: registered F-WSGX (later F-BSGX) Rousseau Aviation, BP124, 35801 Dinard
000772: registered N18258 R.Korastinsky
000474: to Midwest Air Freighters, Des Moines
000477: registered N166E Escort Air Taxi Inc., Akron, Ohio
230877: to Pinehurst Airlines Inc., Pinehurst
280380: to Carolina Aircraft Corp., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
000580: to Florida Aircraft Leasing Corp, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
130884: to H&A Corp, Miami, Florida
060685: to Puma Air Leasing Inc.Florida
000985: noted operational as N166E, KDD Aviation Leasing

Daniel Brackx Collection

K4 c/n 20864 USAAF-Serial: 43-16398
Call-sign: OT-CNB, D-CW
Other IDs worn in BAF-service: KP-4

170444: dd USAAF
041044: Europe ATC
000046: 9th AF - Div FLC (Foreight Liquidation Commission (US Overseas disposals))
300946: transferred Belgian Air Force
000946: 169Wing-367Sqn (D-CW)
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
000148: 15Wing-21Sqn
000849: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNB)
310355: tt 3027,50 hrs
000056-000061: Based in Congo, also used for aerial photography, registered KP-4
000061: noted with Katangan marks
000064: converted to NASARR-trainer (Nasarr = North American Search and Radar Ranging) by Hamburger Flugzeugbau
260468: struck of charge, stored Koksijde (tt 5271,40 hrs)
230770: transferred to Government Properties Administration (Domeinen/Domaines)
000671: transferred to Deurne, used as "club house" of local footballclub 'FC Pagy'
001176: scrapped at Deurne

Gosselies 0967 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

K5 c/n 20879 USAAF-Serial: 43-16413
Call-sign: OT-CNA, E-CW

280844: delivered USAAF
000000: Europe ATC
030846: to 9th AF - Div FLC (Foreign Liquidation Commission (US Overseas disposals))
100846: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000846: 169Wing-367Sqn (E-CW)
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNA)
290852: returned USAF/MAAG
290852: to Royal Netherlands Air Force as X2/ZU-2 (callsign PE-XAB), take on charge by No 1 TRANSVA, Valkenburg
011252: no 1 TRANSVA redesignated to 334Sqn
001257: 334Sqn is relocated to Ypenburg
000061: transferred to Dutch New Guinea
010961: allocated to 336Sqn, based at Biak
071162: sold to Jones & Guerro (Guam) and flown to Manilla (Philippines)
000000: fait unknown, but some reports claim that it was taken on charge again by the U.S.Air Force as '0-16413'

K6 c/n 20884 USAAF-Serial: 43-16418
Call-sign: OT-CNW, OT-CWC
Other IDs worn in BAF-service: KP-6

260844: delivered USAAF
000000: Europe ATC
000000: to 9th AF
100846: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000846: 169Wing
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
000047: operational Katanga (Congo)
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNW)
000000: 15Wing-21Sqn (OT-CWC)
000000: converted to PC47B (aerial photography)
090657: cat.5 - Crash at Albertville (Congo) during take-off for a cartographic flight. One crewmember was killed during the crash by the left propellor that sliced through the fuselage. Crew: cdt.vl. Albert Louis (captain, severely burned), Adj.vl. Yves Maertens (co-pilot); Lt.vl.Georges Bery (navigator); 1ste Sgt.vl.Philippe Stiernon (radio); 1ste Sgt.Albert Tillieux (mecanic, killed); 1ste Sgt.Abeele (photographer).
250757: struck of charge

K7 c/n 25745/14300 USAAF-Serial: 43-48484
Call-sign: OT-CWD, G-CW

240844: delivered USAAF
000000: 9th AF
090946: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000946: 169Wing-367Sqn (G-CW)
000047: overhaul Fairey (Gosselies)
000000: 15Wing-21Sqn (OT-CWD)
170952: returned USAF/MAAG
250952: to Armée de l'Air as 348484
120868: struck of charge and scrapped

K8 c/n 25756/14311 USAAF-Serial: 43-48495
Call-sign: OT-CND, H-CW, BAF71
Other IDs worn in BAF-service: KN-8, KP-8

250844: delivered USAAF
121044: Europe ATC
060946: 9th ATC - Div FLC (Foreign Liquidation Commission - US Overseas disposals)
101046: transferred to Belgian Air Force
001046: 169Wing-367Sqn (H-CW)
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CND)
000000: used as Navigation Trainer
000000: converted to PC47B (aerial photography)
290458: tt 2117,20 hrs
000760: participates in actions in Congo
260176: flown to Koksijde for storage (pilot: aDC Devos), last aircraft to be taken out of service (together with K10) (tt 6813:09 hrs)
181177: flown to Wevelgem
000077: noted registered SU-AZO Nile Delta Air Service/Nileair, Cairo (not taken up)
150278: departs Wevelgem as F-ODHB Arabian Geophysical & Survey Co, Dhahran
050778: registered F-BJHC SA Hemet Exploration, 21 Avenue Clement Ader, F31770 Colomiers (Toulouse)
010881: While doing some research near Beira (Mozambique) (chartered by Shell) it deviated from the original route after air traffic control instructions, then the aircraft was considered hostile and it was shot down with an ground-to-air missile. All six crewmembers were killed.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

K9 c/n 25846/14401 USAAF-Serial: 43-48585
Call-sign: OT-CNE, J-CW

310844: dd USAAF
081044: Europe ATC
170946: 9th AF - Div FLC (Foreign Liquidation Commission - US Overseas disposals)
190946: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000946: 169Wing-367Sqn (J-CW)
000047: overhaul Fokker (Schiphol)
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNE)
180952: returned USAF/MAAG
250952: to Armée de l'Air as 48585
100970: to Aéronavale as 485, in service with Servitude 56S
000082: to Transports Aériens du Bénin as TY-BBQ
230184: to Force Aérienne du Bénin as 701/TY-BBQ (lease ?)
000085: noted at Bamako
000092: stored Caen-Carpiquet (ACE Transvalair)
000094: operational Benin (?)

K10 c/n 25851/14406 USAAF-Serial: 43-48590
Call-sign: OT-CWE, K-CW, BAF72
Other IDs worn in BAF-service: KR10

020944: delivered USAAF
111044: Europe ATC
000000: 9th AF
180846: transferred Belgian Air Force as '590', 1st flight, pilot : Kapt. Debêche
000846: 169Wing-367Sqn (K-CW)
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
000347: departed as first C47 to the Congo, modified with VIP-interior for visit or HRH Prince Regent to Congo (KR-10)
000000: 15Wing-21Sqn (OT-CWE)
080553: tt 2633,50 hrs
260176: flown to Koksijde for storage, last Dakota-flight in the Belgian Air Force. Crew: lt.Gen. Debêche, BAF Chief of Staff, Cdt.vl.Jacques Lebeau (pilot), Lt.vl.Poly Stevens (co-pilot), ADC Moiny Nénésse (navigator), Gen.Debêche flew as a guest-pilot (tt 8036,47 hrs)
100177: transferred to Wevelgem
280177: departs Wevelgem as SU-AZM Nile Delta Air Services/Nileair, Cairo
000000: leased to Pyramid Airlines Charter Service, Cairo as SU-AZM (?)
051178: crashed into the ocean off Alexandria, Egypt, 18 occupants were killed.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

K11 c/n 25869/14424 USAAF-Serial: 43-48608
Call-sign: OT-CWF, L-CW

040944: delivered USAAF
000000: Europe ATC
180746: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000746: 169Wing-367Sqn (L-CW)
000047: overhaul Fairey (Gosselies)
000000: 15Wing-21Sqn (OT-CWF)
180952: returned USAF/MAAG
080553: to Armée de l'Air als 348608
250167: to Israël Air Force
000000: registered 4X-FNN/016 IDF/AF, 120Sqn, Lod-Ben Gurion
000000: stored Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion
000799: last noted stored Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion
260899: registered N47SJ Global Aircraft Industries of Arizona LLC, 1112 W Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85013-2110 (tt 9357 hrs / 6830 landings)
160801: left Ben Gurion on delivery, first stop Malta, landed in Malta with 1 engine shut down due to fuel system problem, only 2min of fuel remained on landing. Both engines started giving trouble 200 miles away from the island.
180801: departed Malta at 0700 hrs (0500 GMT)
180801: noted Aberdeen Airport (United Kingdom)
200202: noted Global Aircraft Industries Ltd, Villeneuve Airport, Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)
180402: noted Villeneuve Airport, Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) (complete, Ex-Israeli AF cs)
200904: offered for sale (150000 USD) (tt 9420)
090406: last noted Villeneuve Airport

K12 c/n 25880/14435 USAAF-Serial: 43-48619
Call-sign: OT-CNF, M-CW

020944: delivered USAAF
131044: Europe ATC
000000: 9th AF
190946: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000946: 169Wing-367Sqn (M-CW)
000000: registration OO-CBN (not taken up)
000047: overhaul Fokker (Schiphol)
000000: registration OO-CBU (ntu)
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNF)
180952: returned USAF/MAAG
250952: to Armée de l'Air as 48619
250167: scheduled for delivery to Israel Air Force, did not go ahead
000000: registered F-WSGQ (later F-BSGZ) Rousseau Aviation, BP124, 35801 Dinard
001072: registered N18264 (not taken up)
171072: registered N18257 St.Louis Aviation Inc., St.Jean
020273: registered CF-FSJ St.Louis Aviation Inc., St.Jean
000076: last flight as CF-FSJ
000893: l/n derelict Sept Iles, Quebec, Canada
000595: cancelled as wfu

Photo Fokker

K13 c/n 26046/14601 USAAF-Serial: 43-48785
Call-sign: OT-CNG
Other IDs worn in BAF-service: KN-13, KP-13

190944: delivered USAAF
141044: Europe ATC
270946: 9th AF - Div FLC (Foreign Liquidation Commission - US Overseas disposals)
200846: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000846: 169Wing
000047: overhaul Sabca
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNG)
130357-141157: registered OO-SMC for Sabena (lease)
141157: returned Belgian Air Force (tt 3330,25 hrs)
000760: participates in actions in the Congo (also as KN-13, KP-13)
280165: transferred to Government Properties Administration (Domeinen/Domaines)
100265: (tt 5006,35 hrs)
210868: scrapped at Melsbroek.
040272: cancelled as OO-SMC

Collection Laurent Heyligen

K14 c/n 26157/14712 USAAF-Serial: 43-48896
Call-sign: H-CN (allocated, not worn)

300944: delivered USAAF
151044: arrival at European Air Transport Command
000000: 9th AF
070946: transferred to Belgian Air Force as 'D896'
000946: 169Wing-366Sqn (never wore registration K14/H-CN)
100447: on the way to Scottish Aviation at Prestwick (for an overhaul) it flew into a hill near Carlins Kairn, 7 miles northeast of Dalry (North Ayrshire, Scotland). All on board were killed. Crew: Kapt.vl.Roger T.Loyen (pilot), Adj.vl.André F.O.Dierickx (navigator), Adj.vl.Felix H.C.Curtiss (radio), passengers: Kapt.vl.Olivier Lejeune (pilot), Adj.Michel Cardon (navigator), Adj.Rodrique (radio); the passengers had to pick-up an Airspeed Oxford in Scotland.

K15 c/n 25657/14212 USAAF-Serial: 43-48396
Call-sign: OT-CNF, O-CN

200844: delivered USAAF
290844: USA ATC
091044: Europe ATC
000946: transferred to Belgian Air Force as '396' O-CN
000946: 169Wing-366Sqn (O-CN)
000047: overhaul
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNF)
160952: returned USAF/MAAG
251052: to Armée de l'Air as 48396
100770: struck of charge
000377: scrapped at Point-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe).

K16 c/n 20823 USAAF-Serial: 43-16357
Call-sign: OT-CWG

010844: delivered USAAF
130944: Karachi
150147: netherlands/Belgium div Belgium
001147: to Belgian Air Force, coded '357'
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
081147: after overhaul delivered Brussel-Evere (tt 1871 hrs)
001147: taken on charge 169W-366Sqn as K16
010248: 15 Wing TC-21 Communications Squadron
000049: call-sign OT-CWG allocated
250255: cat.2
180957: cat.1
300959: tt 3626,50 hrs
000000: converted for VIP-transport (Royal DC3)
090672: scheduled for maintenance, but on 220972 it was declared beyond economical repair (tt 6836,45 hrs)
110173-120173: transferred to Brussels Air Museum
Current: preserved Brussels Air Museum as K16/OT-CWG

Brussels 230906 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©

K17 c/n 26050/14605 USAAF-Serial: 43-48789
Call-sign: OT-CNJ, Q-CW

200944: delivered USAAF
131044: ATC Europe
290447: netherlands/Belgium Div
000047: overhaul Fokker (Schiphol)
090748: transferred Belgian Air Force
000748: 367Wing-367Sqn (Q-CW)
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNJ)
101052: returned to USAF/MAAG
091052: to Armée de l'Air as 48789
010867: to Force Aérienne Gabonaise, Libreville-Léon M'Ba as 48789/TR-KBC
000773: to Dahomey Air Force as 789
000078: to Benin Air Force as TY-AAF
000085: noted Cotonau
000093: last noted
000094: operational (?)

K18 c/n 26048/14603 USAAF-Serial: 43-48787
Call-sign: OT-CWH

190944: delivered USAAF
081044: ATC Europe
000247: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
000047: 367Wing
000148: 15Wing
000000: 15Wing-21Sqn (OT-CWH)
130357-200957: leased to Sabena as OO-SMD (CofA 1130)
200957: returned Belgian Air Force
011258: during landing at Paulis (Congo) the aircraft was caught by a unexpected crosswind, the aircraft left the runway and the right landing gear collapsed. Nobody was hurt, but the aircraft was abandoned on site.
270559: struck of charge
040272: cancelled as OO-SMD
000000: wreck is still present at the airfield of Paulis (Congo).

Collection Laurent Heyligen

K19 c/n 32557/15809 USAAF-Serial: 44-76225 RAF-Serial: KN304
Call-sign: OT-CWI

280145: delivered USAAF
060245: to RAF Nassau as KN304
290345-101146: ACSEA
150447: transferred to Belgian Air Force via Foreign Liquidation Commission (US Overseas disposals)
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
060150: delivered Belgian Air Force
000000: 15Wing
011051: leased to Sabena
070452: registered OO-SMB (CofA 882)
150753: returned Belgian Air Force
000753: 15Wing-21Sqn (OT-CWI)
140154: cancelled as OO-SMB
000059-000060: operational in Congo
060261: struck of charge
060261: to Katangese Air Force as KAT-03
250461: crashed

Photo Belgian Air Force

K20 c/n 26869/15424 USAAF-Serial: 43-49608 RAF-Serial: KK178
Call-sign: OT-CNK

121244: delivered USAAF
060145: to RAF Nassau as KK178
230145: ACSEA
141146: 22nd MU (UK)
150147: Scottish Aviation
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
050148: transferred to Belgian Air Force
000148: 367Wing
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNK)
301252: returned USAF/MAAG
080553: to Armée de l'Air als 49608
230968: to Armée de l'Air du Cameroun, Douala as 49608/TJX-AL
000094: operational (?)

K21 c/n 32558/15810 USAAF-Serial: 44-76226 RAF-Serial: KN305
Call-sign: OT-CWJ

270145: delivered USAAF
050245: to RAF as KN305
070345: ACSEA
000000: 22nd MU (UK)
161147: sold to Belgian Air Force via Scottish Aviation
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
060150: delivered Belgian Air Force
000150: 15Wing
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CWJ)
161056: cat.? Damaged after collision with C119 CP19 that was being towed by a tractor
000060: operational Congo
060261: struck of charge
060261: to Katangese Air Force as KAT-02
250461: destroyed

Collection Laurent Heyligen

K22 c/n 26865/15420 USAAF-Serial: 43-49604 RAF-Serial: KK174
Call-sign: OT-CNL, V-CW

171244: delivered USAAF
050145: to RAF Nassau as KK174
230145: ACSEA
051146: 22nd MU (UK)
150147: Scottish Aviation
270947: transferred Belgian Air Force
000947: 169Wing-367Sqn (V-CW)
000047: overhaul Scottish Aviation
000000: 15Wing-20Sqn (OT-CNL)
240253: returned USAF/MAAG
080553: to Armée de l'Air as 49604
000071: registered F-WSGU Rousseau Aviation, BP124, 35801 Dinard
000672: registered N18263 (not taken up) (cancelled 200273)
020772: crash near Kulusuk airfield (Greenland) and abandoned
110174: aircraft last noted at Kulusuk (Greenland)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

Douglas C-47B Dakota Mainpage

Part 2: K23 - K41

]]>Part 3 : FA-41 - FA-60http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+3+%3A+FA-41+-+FA-60LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+3+%3A+FA-41+-+FA-60Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:13:54 CDTFA-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
101086: 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: inaugurated as a remembrance to the crew of Lancaster III ED800 who crashed in the town on 170443

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
191089: 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

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

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

Photo Jean-Marie Hanon (c)

General Dynamics F16A(M)/B(M) Fighting Falcon Mainpage

Part 1 : FA-01 - FA-20

Part 2 : FA-21 - FA-40

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

]]>Part 1 : BA01 - BA20http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1+%3A+BA01+-+BA20LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1+%3A+BA01+-+BA20Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:05:20 CDTBA01 c/n 01

000000: testflown with registraton MA01
290671: delivered BAF
020277: Cat.? ran of the runway at Solenzara, nosewheel collapsed
000589: wfu
000689: first noted stored Koksijde
000000: transferred to Gosselies for MirSIP upgrade (12th aircraft to be upgraded)
000094: sold to Fuerza Aérea de Chile as Mirage M5MA Elkan N°701
001206: Struck of Charge Fuerza Aérea de Chile
210307: Arrived by road at the Museo Aeronautico, Los Cerrilos (Santiago, Chile) for preservation

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA02 c/n 02

210870: delivered BAF
290883: Upon take-off from Florennes one of the tires burst, which damaged the right auxiliary fueltank. The leaking fuel caught fire and damaged the right wing and the rear of the fuselage. The pilot, OLt.vl.Rudi Leveque, remained unharmed. (2 Wing - 2 Squadron)
000000: wreck used for BDRT at Florennes
000288: wreck used for BDRT at Bierset
001288: cockpitsection used tests with new Martin-Baker Mk.10 ejection seat
000093: cockpit fitted with MirSIP instruments and noted in the SABCA promotion stand

011070 - Photo Belgian Air Force (collection Laurent Heyligen)

BA03 c/n 03

100970: delivered BAF
260491: flight Bierset-Koksijde and put in storage
030591: last flight Koksijde-Brustem, the ejection seat is deactivated
000591: transported by road from Brustem airbase to Technical School of the Air Force at Saffraanberg, for use as instructional airframe
000306: noted being dismantled at Saffraanberg
040406: transported by road to Temploux for preservation at the airfields entrance
110608: noted being dismantled at Temploux, will go the Krakow Museum in Poland.

Saffraanberg 130305 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

BA04 c/n 04

021070: delivered BAF
200976: mishap at RAF Coningsby, nosewheel didn't come out upon landing
000390: wfu
070690: first noted stored in cocoon at Koksijde
000000: transferred to Gosselies for MirSIP upgrade
000494: stored at Weelde
000000: Detachement MirSIP at Brustem
060994: testflight Brustem
000094: sold to Fuerza Aérea de Chile as Mirage M5MA Elkan N° 702
000295: delivered to Chile (by Antonov An124)
170395: Cat.? heavy landing at Antofagasta, the aircraft hit the ILS lights during the landing, light damage to the right wing.
000304: noted stored
001206: Struck of Charge Fuerza Aérea de Chile

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA05 c/n 05

281070: delivered BAF
070888: During the annual Sanicole Airshow near Hechtel, the aircraft suffered an engine flame-out during a demoflight, the pilot pulled away from the crowd and subsequently the aircraft got into a flat spin and crashed. The pilot,Cdt.vl.Michel 'Duv' Duvivier, ejected but was too low and was killed. (3 Wing - 1 Squadron)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA06 c/n 06

181170: delivered BAF
191176: During a low altitude trainingflight with low clouds the pilot got disorientaded and lost control over the aicraft, which crashed in the town of Philippeville. The pilot, O.Lt.vl.Daniel Briel, managed to eject from his aircraft in time. Unfortunately a 70 year old woman on the ground was killed. (2 Wing - 2 Squadron)

Photo George Van Belleghem (c) (via Laurent Heyligen)

BA07 c/n 07

080171: delivered BAF
240578: While flying in the clouds the pilot got disorientated and crashed into the ground near Pondrôme (Beauraing). O.Lt.vl.Jos Snijers was killed. (3 Wing - 1 Squadron)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA08 c/n 08

080171: delivered BAF
080888: painted special colorscheme to celebrate 8-8-1988, it was in service with 8 Squadron at the time
100590: first noted painted in special 'Delta Blue' colorscheme to celebrate 20 Years of Mirage 5 in the Belgian Air Force,
130194: put in storage at Weelde
000699: last noted in storage
000000: sold to SAGEM and moved to France

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA09 c/n 09

080171: delivered BAF
010681: During take-off from Kleine Brogel the aircraft suffered a burst tire and hit a concrete block of the emergency brake wire, the aicraft then burst into flames. The pilot, O.Lt.vl.Alain Denis (see also BA61) managed to escape from the aircraft, but suffered severe burninjuries. The damaged to the aircraft was as such that it was declared a write-off. In the period may/june81 8 Squadron was temporarily deployed to Kleine Brogel, because of runway repairs at Bierset. (3 Wing - 8 Squadron)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA10 c/n 10

020271: delivered BAF
000694: noted stored at Weelde
000000: sold to SAGEM and moved to France

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA11 c/n 11

170271: delivered BAF
000191: wfu and stored Koksijde
000000: transferred to Gosselies for MirSIP upgrade (Mirsip N°3 - pre-production)
160394: stored at Weelde
000094: sold to Fuerza Aérea de Chile as Mirage M5MA Elkan N° 703
000404: noted stored El Bosque (Chile)
001206: Struck of Charge Fuerza Aérea de Chile

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA12 c/n 12

260271: delivered BAF
150975: During a similated groundattack on Bertrix (reserve airbase), the pilot came out of low clouds and was forced to eject from his aircraft due to its low altitude. Pilot: Adj.vl.Thierry Janssens de Bisthoven (3 Wing - 8 Squadron)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA13 c/n 13

040371: delivered BAF
250686: During a TacEval training mission the aircraft was on its way from Brustem to a target in Germany. In the busy airspace east of Liège the Mirage collided with Morane-Saulnier MS880B OO-NSD that had just taken off from Kiewit airfield near Hasselt. The Miragepilot, Kapt.vl.Philippe Delferrière, managed to save himself with his ejection seat, but the 3 occupants of the Morane were all killed. The Mirage crashed near Visé. (2 Wing - 2 Squadron)

Photo Belgian Air Force - Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA14 c/n 14

050371: delivered BAF
051175: After the aircraft got into a spin the pilot lost control over the aircraft and subsequently crashed in a forest near Orchimont. Pilot: Adj.vl.Christian Delhaye (2 Wing - 2 Squadron)

André Bar Coll.

BA15 c/n 15

190371: delivered BAF
000090-080391: aircraft was deployed to Diyarbakir (Turkey) during operation 'Ace Guard' (First Gulf War)
250993: fuselage noted stored Bierset
120194: stored Weelde (moved by road)
180395: preserved Brussels Air Museum

Kleine Brogel 000092 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

BA16 c/n 16

250371: delivered BAF
010488: The main landinggear of "Matchbox 16" collapsed during taxiing. The aircraft slid further for a few meters on its auxiliary fuel tank. The taxitrack remained blocked for a long time, because the crane that was supposed to come Brustem didn't show up. In Brustem they thought it was an Aprils-fools joke. After a phonecall to Brustem from the Staff, the seriousness of the case became clear... Pilot: Kapt.vl.Danny "Ziz" Zizzari.
000090-080391: aircraft was deployed to Diyarbakir (Turkey) during operation 'Ace Guard' (First Gulf War)
290491: Cat.3 at Bierset. Due to brakeproblems the aircraft ran of the runway. Pilot: Kapt.vl.Marcel Vanhaeren. The aircraft was not repaired
001191: first noted at Technical School of Saffraanberg for BDRT-training
000699: last noted at Saffraanberg
000600: first noted at Florennes, parts are used for restauration of BA22 (gateguard Florennes)
000605: fuselage is noted at Air Museum depot at Vissenaken.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA17 c/n 17

020471: delivered BAF
000090-080391: aircraft was deployed to Diyarbakir (Turkey) during operation 'Ace Guard' (First Gulf War)
270391: last flight
000991: first noted at Technical School of Saffraanberg as instructional airframe
000306: still in use as instructional airframe at Saffraanberg

Saffraanberg 130305 - Photo Laurent Heyligen (c)

BA18 c/n 18

130471: delivered BAF
000090-080391: aircraft was deployed to Diyarbakir (Turkey) during operation 'Ace Guard' (First Gulf War)
000194: wfu
000694: noted stored Weelde
000699: last noted stored Weelde
000000: sold to SAGEM and moved to France

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA19 c/n 19

190471: delivered BAF
080585: After a compressorblade broke the engine lost power and the pilot decided to divert to RAF Gütersloh (Germany) for an emergency landing. During final approach the engine stopped completeley and the pilot was forced to eject. The Mirage crashed about 10 kilometers off Gütersloh in the town of Lette. Pilot: Cdt.vl.Marcel 'Celle' De Petter (3 Wing - 8 Squadron)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

BA20 c/n 20

230471: deliverd BAF
060191-080391: aircraft was deployed to Diyarbakir (Turkey) during operation 'Ace Guard' (First Gulf War)
130991: noted in 'special' colorscheme, disbandment of 8 Squadron, all the pilots names were sprayed on the aircraft
140194: moved to Weelde for storage
000699: last noted stored Weelde
000000: sold to SAGEM and moved to France

Collection Laurent Heyligen

Dassault Mirage 5BA - BD - BR Mainpage

Part 2 : BA21 - BA40

Part 3 : BA41 - BA63

Part 4 : BD01 - BD16

Part 5 : BR01 - BR27

]]>Part 6: IF126 - IF144http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+6%3A+IF126+-+IF144LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+6%3A+IF126+-+IF144Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:14:55 CDT

IF126 c/n 8909 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

060658: taken on charge
260658: 9W-22Sqn, Bierset (IS-U)
201258: to Fairey
150360: to Sabca
090261: stored Koksijde
100361: 7W, Chièvres
031261: cat.1
100162: stored Koksijde
000162: struck of charge (tt: 546:00 hrs)
121162: delivered Hawker as G-9-93
000000: modified to Hunter F59
021264: to Iraq Air Force as 585.

Collection Laurent Heyligen

IF127 c/n 8910 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

300658: taken on charge
160758: 9W-26Sqn, Bierset (JE-BB)
130858: cat.2 - birdstrike
261159: to Sabca
130560: stored Koksijde
061260: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-H)
120463: cat.3
311063: stored Koksijde
001063: struck of charge (tt: 460:45 hrs)
090265: delivered Hawker as G-9-157
000000: modified to Hunter F56A
091266: to Indian Air Force as A475
001201: wfu by this date.

IF128 c/n 8911 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

130658: taken on charge
140758: 7W-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-F1)
280559: stored Koksijde
260359: cat.1
110459: cat.3 - during the landing the right wheel was not locked
060160: to Sabca
100560: 7W-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-F)
110763: stored Koksijde
000763: struck of charge (tt: 610:10 hrs)
101264: delivered Hawker as G-9-131
000000: modified to Hunter F56A
020367: to Indian Air Force as A484
000000: used by Thunderbolt demonstration team
081097: noted operational during fly-by airshow Palam
000000: noted Tezpur AFB, India (stored, airworthy)
001199: first noted operational TTF Kalaikunda
000400: last noted operational TTF Kalaikunda AB, District of Midnapore, West Bengal (India)
081001: wfu

IF129 c/n 8912 Line-Nr.: T189 Build Nr.: AF182 Build by: Fairey

080159: taken on charge
210159: stored Koksijde
101159: 7W-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-R)
130760: to Sabca
190161: stored Koksijde
000863: struck of charge (tt: 497:25 hrs)
101164: delivered Hawker as G-9-102
000000: modified to Hunter F70 (Contract No.HSA/64/L/059)
151165: to Lebanese Air Force as L178, later L278

IF130 c/n 8913 Line-Nr.: T190 Build Nr.: AF183 Build by: Sabca

220259: last aircraft to leave the Sabca assembly line
220259: taken on charge
030359: stored Koksijde
300560: cat.4(?) - crashed near Adinkerke due to engine problems
030660: to ARS Wevelgem and stripped for spares
000861: struck of charge (tt: 015:15 hrs)

Adinkerke 300560 - Photo Belgian Air Force

IF131 c/n 8914 Line-Nr.: T191 Build Nr.: AF184 Build by: Fairey

270159: taken on charge
280159: stored Koksijde
281059: 7W-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-O)
120760: cat.2 - while on tow the towbar broke and the aircraft hit a hangardoor at Chièvres, damage to nose and right wingtip 071060: to Sabca
060361: stored Koksijde
000061: 7W, Chièvres
000000: used by Red Devils demonstration team (modified colorscheme)
070363: stored Koksijde
000363: struck of charge (tt: 406:55 hrs)
101164: delivered Hawker as G-9-111
000000: modified to Hunter F56A
020367: to Indian Air Force as A485
041271: battle damage during a dogfight with a Pakistan Air Force Sabre during a raid on Peshawar. The aircraft had 22 bullit hits from the Sabre's gun in the fin and rear fuselage (assigned to 27Sqn, but flown by Wg.Cdr.C.V.Parker, CO No 20 Sqn)

Chièvres 120760 - Photo Belgian Air Force

IF132 c/n 8915 Line-Nr.: T192 Build Nr.: AF185 Build by: Fairey

140459: last aircraft to leave the Avions Fairey assembly line
140459: taken on charge
150459: stored Koksijde
170459: 7W, Chièvres
280959: cat.3 - damaged during refuelling
040260: to Sabca
040860: stored Koksijde
281060: 7W, Chièvres
000060: used by Red Devils demonstration team
041163: stored Koksijde
001163: struck of charge (tt: 556:40 hrs)
230464: cat.3
200165: delivered Hawker as G-9-132
000000: modified to Hunter F56A
200767: to Indian Air Force as A489
001201: wfu by this date

IF133 c/n 8922 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

220758: taken on charge
270758: 9W-22Sqn, Bierset (IS-B1)
041158: cat.1 - lost left link-collector (gunpack) inflight
070759: to Sabca
030360: 7W, Chièvres
200661: stored Koksijde
091061: cat.5 - Mid-air collision with IF52, the aircraft crashed near Château Forcien (France). Pilot, Kapt. Meelberghs, ejected and was unhurt. Immediately after the collision the aircraft started to vibrate, the cockpit filled with smoke and the windscreen was covered in a rusty liquid, the pilot had no option than to eject.
280562: struck of charge (tt: 409:00 hrs)

Collection Laurent Heyligen

IF134 c/n 8923 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

200858: taken on charge
250858: stored Koksijde
141058: 9W, Bierset
070759: to Sabca
080360: 7W-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-E)
230660: cat. 5 - During take-off from Chièvres the engine delivers insufficient thrust and the pilot, Cdt.L.Philippart, doesn't get the aircraft airborne. He retracts the landinggear and the aircraft started to slide over the runway, the left wing fuel tank caught fire and destroys the aircraft.
000861: struck of charge (tt: 286:30 hrs)

Chièvres 080360 - Photo Belgian Air Force

IF135 c/n 8924 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

230758: taken on charge
240758: 9W, Bierset
280459: stored Koksijde
160759: to Sabca
281259: 7W, Chièvres
280960: to Sabca
030661: stored Koksijde
000000: to Fairey
171063: stored Koksijde
001063: struck of charge (tt: 696:20 hrs)
110265: delivered Hawker as G-9-153
000000: modified to Hunter F59A
141166: to Iraq Air Force as 672, re-registered to 694

Collection Laurent Heyligen

IF136 c/n 8931 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

100958: taken on charge
230958: cat.3
030359: stored Koksijde
200559: 9W, Bierset (JE-P)
060859: cat.3 - birdstrike at Bierset
310360: struck of charge (tt: 066:20 hrs)

IF137 c/n 8932 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

040958: taken on charge
080958: stored Koksijde
021258: 9W, Bierset
100859: to Sabca
310360: 7W, Chièvres
000000: used by Red Devils demonstration team (original colorscheme)
071163: stored Koksijde
001163: struck of charge (tt: 513:25 hrs)
081264: delivered Hawker as G-9-156
000000: modified to Hunter F56A
140167: to Indian Air Force as A481
001201: wfu by this date

Photo Belgian Air Force

IF138 c/n 8933 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

100958: taken on charge
040958: stored Koksijde
141058: 9W, Bierset
010659: cat.1 - during take-off the aircraft lost an auxiliary fuel tank
080759: to Sabca
151259: 7W, Chièvres
171063: cat.3
301063: stored Koksijde
001063: struck of charge (tt: 654:45 hrs)
221264: delivered Hawker as G-9-155
000000: modified to Hunter F59A
130567: to Iraq Air Force as 679, re-registered to naar 701

Collection Laurent Heyligen

IF139 c/n 8940 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

220958: taken on charge
240958: stored Koksijde
151058: 9W-22Sqn, Bierset (IS-J)
221258: cat.5 - stalled during landing at Bierset. The pilot, Lt.Col. Léopold Collignon (BaseCo), was injured.
At the end of a turn during the approach the pilot wanted to increase power, but this failed, also a second attempt failed. As the aircraft was very low the pilot tries to avoid the old control tower, but the aircraft stalled.
311258: to ARS Evere
120659: struck of charge (tt: 036:50 hrs)

IF140 c/n 8941 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

141058: taken on charge
151058: 9W, Bierset (JE-N)
041158: cat.2 - left wheel was not locked during landing
130559: cat.2 - collision during taxiing
130859: to Sabca
040760: 7W-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-B)
021260: stored Koksijde
001260: struck of charge (tt: 275:45 hrs)
020563: delivered Hawker as G-9-94
000000: modified to Hunter F59
240664: to Iraq Air Force as 576

IF141 c/n 8942 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

141058: taken on charge
161058: 9W, Bierset
050159: cat.2 - damaged during taxirun to clear snow from the runway
100859: to Sabca
150360: 7W, Chièvres (IS-X)
000000: used by Red Devils demonstration team (original colorscheme)
000061: to Fairey
170763: stored Koksijde
000763: struck of charge (tt: 642:05 hrs)
231064: delivered Hawker as G-9-103
000000: modified to Hunter F71A
210967: to Chile Air Force as J700
000000: assigned to Grupo 7 - Los Cerrillos (Santiago)
000000: Damaged during landing at Los Cerrilos, the main gear collapsed and the aircraft slid of the runway, pilot was unhurt. The aircraft was not repaired, but parts were used during the assembly of Chilean Air Force Hunter 740.

IF142 c/n 8949 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

211158: taken on charge
021258: 9W, Bierset (OV-B)
070759: to Sabca
081259: 7W, Chièvres
101061: cat.1
111261: stored Koksijde
001261: struck of charge (tt: 578:50 hrs)
121162: delivered Hawker as G-9-95
000000: modified to Hunter F57A for Kuwait (never delivered)
000000: modified to Hunter F59
021264: to Iraq Air Force as 580 (ntu), re-registered to 582

IF143 c/n 8950 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

061158: taken on charge
181158: 9W-22Sqn, Bierset (IS-M)
280759: to Sabca
270160: 7W, Chièvres
221062: stored Koksijde
001062: struck of charge (tt: 605:45 hrs)
181162: delivered Hawker as G-9-99
000000: modified to Hunter T69
140564: to Iraq Air Force as 569

Collection Laurent Heyligen

IF144 c/n 8951 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker

211158: last aircraft to be delivered by Fokker
211158: taken on charge
091258: 9W, Bierset
140759: to Sabca
260260: cat.2 - engine problem
120460: 7W, Chièvres
000000: used by Red Devils demonstration team (original colorscheme)
200561: cat.2 - Red Devils. During landing in bad weather on a wet and slippery runway at Sembach (Germany) one of the tires burst and the aircraft veered to the right. The aircraft came to a halt with the right wheel in the grass. Pilot: Adj.Debart.
170661: cat.1 - tailplane damaged after a birdstrike over Wevelgem. Pilot: Adj.Girardin (Red Devils)
270863: stored Koksijde
000863: struck of charge (tt: 510:40 hrs)
231064: delivered Hawker as G-9-112
000000: modified to Hunter F56A
200367: to Indian Air Force as A486
001201: wfu by this date

Photo André Van Haute

]]>Schleicher ASK13http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Schleicher+ASK13LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Schleicher+ASK13Fri, 30 May 2008 09:29:27 CDTPL-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)

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

]]>Schleicher K 8Bhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Schleicher+K+8BLaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Schleicher+K+8BFri, 30 May 2008 09:26:20 CDTPL-52
c/n 8345
030664: Taken on Charge
000886: crashed at Oostmalle, rebuild with fuselage of D-6273
040500: written-off Weelde (Belgium)

Photo Laurent Heyligen © - Weelde 240499

PL-53
c/n 8346
040664: Taken on Charge
101004: wfu
001204: sold
210305: registered OO-YDP (CofR 5459)

PL-54
c/n 8366
240864: Taken on Charge
101004: wfu
000305: sold
220305: registered OO-YTD (CofR 5460)
150508: noted stored at Goetsenhoven Airbase (Belgium)

PL-55
c/n 8367
270864: Taken on Charge
101004: wfu
000305: sold
190105: registered OO-YDT (CofR 5449)
150508: noted stored at Goetsenhoven Airbase (Belgium)

PL-56
c/n 8652
281066: Taken on Charge
101004: wfu
001204: sold
201005: registered OO-YKV (CofR 5450)

PL-57
c/n 8653
081166: Taken on Charge
101004: wfu
221104: sold
301104: registered OO-YFJ (CofR 5436)
150307: cancelled as OO-YFJ
000007: sold to Germany as D-....

Photo Laurent Heyligen © - Weelde 150803

PL-58 (1)
c/n 8654
111166: Taken on Charge
130769: written-off Oostmalle (Belgium)
000000: wreck sold and repaired
020774: registered as OO-ZOM (CofR 2444)

PL-58 (2)
c/n 203/61 ex D-5035
160486: Taken on Charge
101004: wfu
221104: sold
261104: registered OO-YOD (CofR 5437)

COPYRIGHT Vincent Pirard/AviaScribe

]]>Focke-Wulf Weihe 50http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Focke-Wulf+Weihe+50LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Focke-Wulf+Weihe+50Fri, 30 May 2008 09:25:19 CDTPL-50
c/n 7/50
000052: Taken on Charge
001078: wfu
000000: preserved Brussels Air Museum
000000: stored at Goetsenhoven Airbase (Belgium)
150508: noted stored at Goetsenhoven Aibase (Belgium), will be restored to static airframe

Note : the PL-registration was only allocated in 1957 !

COPYRIGHT Vincent Pirard/AviaScribe

]]>Part 1: ID1 - ID25http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1%3A+ID1+-+ID25LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1%3A+ID1+-+ID25Mon, 26 May 2008 13:39:10 CDTID1 c/n Line-Nr.: T1 Build Nr.: Build by: Hawker

200656: taken on charge
010956: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres
000057: 9W, Bierset
160458: store Wevelgem
170958: store Koksijde
181259: struck of charge (tt: 113:15 hrs)
000000: planned conversion to Hunter T7, but plans where never executed
110360: sold as scrap

Collection Laurent Heyligen

ID2 c/n Line-Nr.: T2 Build Nr.: Build by: Fairey

151255: first flight
200656: taken on charge
090856: 7W, Chièvres
050657: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
010758: stored Koksijde
181259: struck of charge (tt: 235:40 hrs)
000000: planned conversion to Hunter T7, but plans where never executed
110360: sold as scrap

Beauvechain 200158 - Collection Laurent Heyligen

ID3 c/n Line-Nr.: T3 Build Nr.: Build by: Fairey

170756: taken on charge
000056: 7W
000057: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
100557: cat.5 - Crashed near Auv-et-Auffe after problems with the autopilot. Pilot ejected safely, OLt. B.Cruismans. (349Sqn)
100557: struck of charge (tt: 089:25 hrs)
170557: to ARS/Evere

ID4 c/n Line-Nr.: T4 Build Nr.: Build by: Fairey

141255: first flight (first Hunter build in Belgium)
080656: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-V)
000057: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
291057: cat.5 - During a GCA-approach for Beauvechain, the aircraft suffered a hydraulic failure and crashed at Roosbeek. The pilot was killed. OLt.vl. Marcel Ginion (349Sqn)
291057: struck of charge (tt: 247:25 hrs)
311057: to ARS/Evere

Photo Belgian Air Force

ID5 c/n Line-Nr.: T5 Build Nr.: Build by: Fairey

220656: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-K)
050457: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
290458: stored Wevelgem
010758: stored Koksijde
181259: struck of charge (tt: 310:15 hrs)
000000: planned conversion to Hunter T7, but plans where never executed
110360: sold as scrap

ID6 c/n Line-Nr.: T6 Build Nr.: Build by: Sabca

050656: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
050357: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
280358: stored Wevelgem
260858: stored Koksijde
181259: struck of charge (tt: 269:55 hrs)
000000: planned conversion to Hunter T7, but plans where never executed
110360: sold as scrap

ID7 c/n Line-Nr.: T7 Build Nr.: Build by: Fairey

210656: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-A)
000057: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
110258: cat.3 - at Chièvres, was not repaired
000758: struck of charge (tt: 221:45 hrs)
080758: to SABCA for spares

ID8 c/n AF/HCF/1 Line-Nr.: T8 Build Nr.: AF1 Build by: Fairey

141255: first flight at Gosselies
310856: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-J)
000057: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
190658: stored Wevelgem
181259: struck of charge (tt: 202:20 hrs)
110360: sold as scrap

ID9 c/n AF/HCF/2 Line-Nr.: T9 Build Nr.: AF2 Build by: Fairey

310856: taken on charge
000056: 7W-8Sqn, Chièvres (OV-M)
000057: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
080758: struck of Charge and to SABCA for spares (tt: 85:55 hrs)

ID10 c/n AF/HCF/3 Line-Nr.: T10 Build Nr.: AF3 Build by: Sabca

130756: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-W)
000000: 9W-26Sqn, Bierset (JE-.)
090457: cat.4
200258: cat.4 - at Bierset, was not repaired
070558: to ARS/Evere
000000: struck of charge (tt: 157:10 hrs)
080758: to SABCA for spares
140858: front fuselage to Bierset
171058: rear fuselage to Chièvres for use in fire exercise

ID11 c/n AF/HCF/4 Line-Nr.: T11 Build Nr.: AF4 Build by: Fairey

030956: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
000057: 1W-350Sqn, Beauvechain
040757: cat.5 - during startup at Beauvechain the starter explored, in the following fire the aircraft was completely destroyed, pilot was ok.
130757: to ARS/Evere
000757: struck of charge (tt: 173:00 hrs)
300757: to SABCA for spares
000000: sold for scrap
000061: noted at scrapyard at Kortemark

Beauvechain 040757 - Photo Belgian Air Force

ID12 c/n AF/HCF/5 Line-Nr.: T12 Build Nr.: AF5 Build by: Sabca

200856: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
200357: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
050558: stored Koksijde
110160: struck of charge (tt: 233:20 hrs)
000000: planned conversion to Hunter T7, but plans where never executed
110360: sold as scrap

ID13 c/n AF/HCF/6 Line-Nr.: T13 Build Nr.: AF6 Build by: Fairey

130756: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-R)
110357: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
000000: 9W-22Sqn, Bierset (IS-L)
200558: stored Wevelgem
270858: stored Koksijde
110160: struck of charge (tt: 193:20 hrs)
000000: planned conversion to Hunter T7, but plans where never executed
000000: used for fire exercise at Koksijde

ID14 c/n AF/HCF/7 Line-Nr.: T14 Build Nr.: AF7 Build by: Sabca

170956: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
000056: cat.3
100957: 9W, Bierset
000058: cat.2
010458: stored Wevelgem
020958: stored Koksijde
110160: struck of charge (tt: 127:40 hrs)
140663: to 10W, Kleine Brogel for fire exercise

ID15 c/n AF/HCF/8 Line-Nr.: T15 Build Nr.: AF8 Build by: Fairey

050756: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-P)
090856: cat.3
250856: cat.5 - Crash at Ettelgem after engine problems after an aerobatics flight. The engine started to loose power during the returnflight and the pilot attempted two restarts but without succes. He decided to make an emergency landing in field, where a few cows were killed. The aircraft breaks up in 4 parts, but the pilot can escape from the canopy with only a broken ankle. Lt.Kol.vl. Mullenders (CO 7 Wing)
250856: struck of charge (tt: 032:45 hrs)
010956: to ARS/Evere
000056: parts of fuselage and engine to Technical School, Saffraanberg for use as instructional material

ID16 c/n AF/HCF/9 Line-Nr.: T16 Build Nr.: AF9 Build by: Fairey

160756: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
000057: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
000000: 9W-22Sqn, Bierset (IS-D)
300458: stored Wevelgem
010758: stored Koksijde
110160: struck of charge (tt: 281:40 hrs)
150165: to Bierset for use as a monument, put in front of Officers' Mess as 'ID33'
230685: noted as 'IF83'/JE-P at Bierset Officers' Mess
000089: last noted as IP83/JE-P guard at Bierset Officers' Mess
000497: noted at Weelde in bad condition
000298: first noted at Beauvechain (parts)
010902: last noted Beauvechain (parts)

ID17 c/n AF/HCF/10 Line-Nr.: T17 Build Nr.: AF10 Build by: Sabca

020756: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
000057: 9W, Bierset
080758: to SABCA for spares
000758: struck of charge

ID18 c/n AF/HCF/11 Line-Nr.: T18 Build Nr.: AF11 Build by: Fairey

180756: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
111256: cat.4
011057: 9W, Bierset
280358: stored Wevelgem
050958: stored Koksijde
110160: struck of charge (tt: 138:30 hrs)
250663: to Beauvechain for fire exercise

ID19 c/n AF/HCF/12 Line-Nr.: T19 Build Nr.: AF12 Build by: Sabca

250756: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-O)
000057: 1W-350Sqn, Beauvechain
280358: stored Wevelgem
220858: stored Koksijde
110260: struck of charge (tt: 175:35 hrs)
300563: to Kleine Brogel for fire exercise
000000: noted as decoy at Kleine Brogel marked 'KB-5'
000075: last noted Kleine Brogel
000000: scrapped

Kleine Brogel - Photo Pieter van Gemert

ID20 c/n AF/HCF/13 Line-Nr.: T20 Build Nr.: AF13 Build by: Fairey

010856: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
230856: cat.? - incident
000057: 1W-350Sqn, Beauvechain
210857: cat.2 - fire during startup at Beauvechain. Pilot ok, H.Heroufosse. (350Sqn)
000158: struck of charge (tt: 202:35 hrs)
240158: to SABCA for spares

ID21 c/n AF/HCF/14 Line-Nr.: T21 Build Nr.: AF14 Build by: Fairey

270756: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
050357: 1W-350Sqn, Beauvechain
110957: cat.? - Heavy landing at Beauvechain, undercarriage damaged. Pilot: E.Choque
180957: to ARS/Evere
000957: struck of charge (tt: 142:25 hrs)
250758: to SABCA for spares

ID22 c/n AF/HCF/15 Line-Nr.: T22 Build Nr.: AF15 Build by: Sabca

070856: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres
000057: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
000158: struck of charge (tt: 182:30 hrs)
280158: to SABCA for spares

ID23 c/n AF/HCF/16 Line-Nr.: T23 Build Nr.: AF16 Build by: Fairey

140856: taken on charge
000056: 7W-7Sqn, Chièvres (7J-H)
000057: 9W, Bierset
080758: to SABCA for spares
000162: officially struck of charge

ID24 c/n AF/HCF/17 Line-Nr.: T24 Build Nr.: AF17 Build by: Sabca

260856: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres (-H)
091256: cat.? - fire during startup at Bierset
000057: 1W-350Sqn, Beauvechain
000057: 9W, Bierset
290558: stored Wevelgem
020958: stored Koksijde
110260: struck of charge (tt: 141:50 hrs)
270563: to Beauvechain for fire exercise

ID25 c/n AF/HCF/18 Line-Nr.: T25 Build Nr.: AF18 Build by: Fairey

170856: taken on charge
000056: 7W, Chièvres (-F)
200357: 1W-349Sqn, Beauvechain
200158: cat.? - accident at Beauvechain
290458: stored Wevelgem
010758: stored Koksijde
190260: struck of charge (tt: 305:50 hrs)
000000: planned conversion to Hunter T7, but plans where never executed
150361: to Chièvres for fire exercise

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]]>Part 1: ED1 - ED22http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1%3A+ED1+-+ED22LaurentHhttp://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+1%3A+ED1+-+ED22Mon, 26 May 2008 13:36:58 CDTED1
Testregistration Gloster: G-5-212
Squadron code(s): B2-X (?)

001048: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing
000000: Fighter School-OTU, Koksijde (B2-X ?)
160949: cat.1
040250: cat.1
070250: cat.2 at Moreton-Valance, lost hood in flight, pilot: Lt.A.Procureur, unhurt
160162: struck of charge (tt 619:05 hrs)
000000: transferred Government Properties Administration (domeinen/domaines)
000000: sold for scrap and subsequently broken-up at Brustem

Collection Laurent Heyligen

ED2
Testregistration Gloster: G-5-213
Squadron code(s): B2-Y (?)

010349: taken on charge
001050: Fighter School-OTU, Koksijde (B2-Y ?)
300653: Cat.1
070158: struck of charge (tt 730:00 hrs)
000000: transferred Government Properties Administration (domeinen/domaines)
000000: sold for scrap and subsequently broken-up at Brustem

ED3
Testregistration Gloster: G-5-214
Squadron code(s): B2-Z, B2-O (?)

010349: taken on charge
000000: 1Wing
001050: Fighter School-OTU, Koksijde (B2-Z)
000000: Fighter School-OTU, Koksijde (B2-O) (?)
070553: cat.3
190162: struck of charge (tt 652:00 hrs)
000000: transferred Government Properties Administration (domeinen/domaines)
000000: sold for scrap and subsequently broken-up at Brustem

Collection Laurent Heyligen

ED4 RAF-Serial: WF817

290551: delivered RAF (contract 6/ACFT/5044 C.B 7(b)
310551: stored RAF No 33MU
030751: taken on charge Belgian Air force
220952: cat.1
070158: struck of charge (tt 652:00 hrs)
000000: transferred Government Properties Administration (domeinen/domaines)
000000: sold for scrap and subsequently broken-up at Brustem

ED5 RAF-Serial: WF827

300551: delivered RAF (contract 6/ACFT/5044 C.B 7(b)
310551: stored RAF No 33MU
030751: taken on charge Belgian Air Force
170752: cat.1
170653: cat.1
190162: struck of charge (tt 626:00 hrs)
000000: transferred Government Properties Administration (domeinen/domaines)
000000: sold for scrap and subsequently broken-up at Brustem

ED6 RAF-Serial: WF818

300551: delivered RAF (contract 6/ACFT/5044 C.B 7(b)
310551: stored RAF No 33MU
030751: taken on charge Belgian Air Force
300153: cat.4 - due to an unknown reason the aircraft left the runway at Chièvres and crashed into a near railway line
140453: to Fair