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20190321_The Final flight of the Belgian Air Force "Westland Sea King Mk48"

March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions…
On his final flight over the villages of the Belgian Coast, we were lucky to see RS05 for the last time, delivering a flag to the majors of Wenduine and Koksijde, and performing beach landings for the very last time.
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  • Wenduine beach was our first spot to witness the final flight of the Sea King...

    Wenduine beach was our first spot to witness the final flight of the Sea King...

  • The early birds (Kenny, Michiel, Geert and myself)...

    The early birds (Kenny, Michiel, Geert and myself)...

  • Wenduine beach was our first spot to witness the final flight of the Sea King... "Safety First"...

    Wenduine beach was our first spot to witness the final flight of the Sea King... "Safety First"...

  • The weather is not playing ball… ;-( One can hardly see the separation between the sea and the clouds...

    The weather is not playing ball… ;-( One can hardly see the separation between the sea and the clouds...

  • March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions...

    March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions...

  • March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions...

    March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions...

  • March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions...

    March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions...

  • March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions...

    March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions...

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  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here after having landed on the beach of Wenduine.

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here after having landed on the beach of Wenduine.

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here after having landed on the beach of Wenduine.

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here after having landed on the beach of Wenduine.

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  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach and leaving the landing marks in the sand for the very last time...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach and leaving the landing marks in the sand for the very last time...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach and leaving the landing marks in the sand for the very last time...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach and leaving the landing marks in the sand for the very last time...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here taking off from Wenduine Beach for the very last time...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here prior to landing on the beach of Koksijde for the very last time. The beach is full with enthousiasts and photographers (even close to the landing zone)...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here prior to landing on the beach of Koksijde for the very last time. The beach is full with enthousiasts and photographers (even close to the landing zone)...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here prior to landing on the beach of Koksijde for the very last time. The beach is full with enthousiasts and photographers (even close to the landing zone)...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here prior to landing on the beach of Koksijde for the very last time. The beach is full with enthousiasts and photographers (even close to the landing zone)...

  • Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here prior to landing on the beach of Koksijde for the very last time. The beach is full with enthousiasts and photographers (even close to the landing zone)...

    Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), is seen here prior to landing on the beach of Koksijde for the very last time. The beach is full with enthousiasts and photographers (even close to the landing zone)...

  • A German Navy Sea King Mk41 (89+70; wsnWA774), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.

    A German Navy Sea King Mk41 (89+70; wsnWA774), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.

  • A German Navy Sea King Mk41 (89+70; wsnWA774), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.

    A German Navy Sea King Mk41 (89+70; wsnWA774), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.

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