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by Laurent
03 Sep 2013, 00:04
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Ramstein Airshow 25 years ago.
Replies: 22
Views: 7420

Re: Ramstein Airshow 25 years ago.

1988 Sanicole Airshow.... Mirage 5BA BA05 had a flame-out, still see it drifting towards the city of Leopolsburg and go down.... the most dramatic moment was when the commentator made an appeal for the wife and child of the pilot to come to the clubhouse, they witnessed the crash..... Lucky first ti...
by Laurent
09 Aug 2013, 00:41
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: 65 years 15W Open Door at Melsbroek 21 & 22-09-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 17453

Re: 65 years 15W Open Door at Melsbroek 21 & 22-09-2013

Here is the English version (just had to click on 'en' in the right upper corner :lol: )

http://www.airsupportunit.be/event/index.php

Greetz

Laurent
by Laurent
03 Aug 2013, 20:31
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Belgian a109 damaged 2/8/13
Replies: 2
Views: 1147

Re: Belgian a109 damaged 2/8/13

Aircraft involved was A109 H39. The aircraft had just returned from its detachment in Mali (which ended at the end of July) and made a testflight from Beauvechain Airbase. Apparently during this testflight a problem occurred and the aircraft made a very heavy landing. The pilot was ininjured, but a ...
by Laurent
11 Jun 2013, 16:17
Forum: Spotting Canada & USA
Topic: Maple Flag 2013, Cold Lake, Alt.
Replies: 1
Views: 1272

Re: Maple Flag 2013, Cold Lake, Alt.

Belgian AF
FA68
FA94
FA98
FA101
FA109
FA116
FA123
FA132
FA133

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Laurent
by Laurent
09 Jun 2013, 21:47
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Spotters Day 60 ans Patrouille de France - 24 May 2013
Replies: 21
Views: 12528

Re: REQ : Frecce Tricolori serials at Salon de Provance

Hi,

Based on the numbers on the nosewheel doors these are the serials for the aircraft that flew on Friday.

MM54538/1
MM55058/2
MM54534/3
MM55055/4
MM54487/5
MM54510/6
MM54473/7
MM54479/8
MM55054/9
MM54514/10

I hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Laurent
by Laurent
22 May 2013, 16:11
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Spottersday Kleine Brogel 14-9-2013 - Registration can start
Replies: 11
Views: 6301

Spottersday Kleine Brogel 14-9-2013 - Registration can start

Dear all,

The website for the next Kleine Brogel Spottersday is now online !

http://www.spottersday.be/

Registrations can be done from now onwards !

Hopefully you will find this information usefull.

Kind regards,

Laurent
KB Spotting
by Laurent
21 May 2013, 23:53
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Spotters Day 60 ans Patrouille de France - 24 May 2013
Replies: 21
Views: 12528

Re: Spotters Day 60 ans Patrouille de France - 24 May 2013

The rest has become more disappointing as well. About half of the rehearsals (including virtually all the heavy French stuff) is already on Thursday. Planning on Thursday : - Patrouille de France - Rafale solo display - 2000N Ramex delta - EVAA - Cartouche doré - Fouga - Patrouille espagnole Plannin...
by Laurent
21 May 2013, 00:19
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: La Ferté-Alais airshow 18 May 2013
Replies: 7
Views: 4115

Re: La Ferté-Alais airshow 18 May 2013

mirage 69 wrote:How much mm do you need for pictures on the runway?

Grtz Rene
200-300mm is sufficient for shots on the runway.
Please note that the aircraft taxi right in front of you nose before take-off. For the 'groundwork' not many mm is needed at La Ferté !

Kind regards,

Laurent
by Laurent
23 Feb 2013, 17:24
Forum: Vintage, warbirds and wrecks & relics
Topic: Baarlo & Kessel (collection)
Replies: 387
Views: 168837

Re: Baarlo & Kessel (collection)

Hello all, Seen from outside on 13-12-2012 at Baarlo and Kessel; BAARLO 13-12-2012 98+06 Tornado MCRA preserved ex Luftwaffe 1914 MiG-21M preserved ex Polish Air Force 25 13 SU-22M-4 stored ex Luftwaffe ready for transport to Greece ?? 40+65 Alpha Jet A stored ex Luftwaffe ready for transport to Gr...
by Laurent
12 Feb 2013, 14:02
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: French operation Serval in Mali 12/1/13
Replies: 44
Views: 15427

Re: French operation Serval in Mali 12/1/13

The two Belgian A109s that are deployed are : H-30 H-39 The Il76 was RA-76511 Source : Tuesday, 29 January 2013 Forty Belgian troops and two Agusta Medevac helicopters leave for Mali Forty Belgian troops left Melsbroek Military Airport bound for Mali on Sunday morning 27 January 2013. After a stopo...
by Laurent
29 Jan 2013, 20:22
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: French operation Serval in Mali 12/1/13
Replies: 44
Views: 15427

Re: French operation Serval in Mali 12/1/13

The two Belgian A109s that are deployed are : H-30 H-39 The Il76 was RA-76511 Source : Tuesday, 29 January 2013 Forty Belgian troops and two Agusta Medevac helicopters leave for Mali Forty Belgian troops left Melsbroek Military Airport bound for Mali on Sunday morning 27 January 2013. After a stopov...
by Laurent
18 Jan 2013, 17:48
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: French operation Serval in Mali 12/1/13
Replies: 44
Views: 15427

Re: French operation Serval in Mali 12/1/13

Belgium sends two C. 130 for logistical support ... .One is already in place! Good job! Well technically both are already in place. This afternoon CH-03 departed (loaded with spares and chaff/flare supplies) for Solenzara, Corsica. Tomorrow it continues towards Chad, there it will be joined by the ...
by Laurent
15 Jan 2013, 22:08
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: French operation Serval in Mali 12/1/13
Replies: 44
Views: 15427

Re: French operation Serval in Mali 12/1/13

Belgium sends two C. 130 for logistical support ... .One is already in place! Good job! Well technically both are already in place. This afternoon CH-03 departed (loaded with spares and chaff/flare supplies) for Solenzara, Corsica. Tomorrow it continues towards Chad, there it will be joined by the ...
by Laurent
02 Jan 2012, 21:50
Forum: Tattle Lounge
Topic: Altiport landing in Megéve, France without landing gear, vid
Replies: 5
Views: 2093

Re: Altiport landing in Megéve, France without landing gear, vid

Well according to this report, they forgot to lower the gear....

http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2011/11/r ... rt-de.html

Best regards,

Laurent
by Laurent
31 Dec 2011, 15:05
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: COMAO Kee Bee
Replies: 23
Views: 11519

Re: COMAO Kee Bee

Just to be clear, they were clearly informed of this fact ! NO! As I arranged the visit for the AGL, I have never been told or read anything about one photographer per group. I have reviewed all documents and E-mails, and not once has the above been mentioned. If I knew, I had cancelled the visit. ...