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20090720_"40 years/300000 hrs - SF-260M Marchetti"

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  • This nice Italian SF-260EA had some nose-art applied when visiting Beauvechain AFB for the celebration of "40 years Marchetti in the Belgian Air Force"

    This nice Italian SF-260EA had some nose-art applied when visiting Beauvechain AFB for the celebration of "40 years Marchetti in the Belgian Air Force"

  • Special c/s - to celebrate 40 years in service within the Belgian Air Component - on this Marchetti.

    Special c/s - to celebrate 40 years in service within the Belgian Air Component - on this Marchetti.

  • A very nice Italian Air Force SF-260EA Marchetti (MM55127; 70-36; cnEA030) visited Beauvechain AFB for the celebration of "40 years Marchetti in the Belgian Air Force".

    A very nice Italian Air Force SF-260EA Marchetti (MM55127; 70-36; cnEA030) visited Beauvechain AFB for the celebration of "40 years Marchetti in the Belgian Air Force".

  • The Swiss Air Force participated with its new PC-21s in the celebration of "40 years Marchetti - and 300000 hrs on the type - within the Belgian Air Component" at Beauvechain Air Base.

    The Swiss Air Force participated with its new PC-21s in the celebration of "40 years Marchetti - and 300000 hrs on the type - within the Belgian Air Component" at Beauvechain Air Base.

  • This - soon to be retired - Belgian Army Alouette II visited Beauvechain for the celebration of "40 years SF-260 Marchetti and 300000 hrs on the type".

    This - soon to be retired - Belgian Army Alouette II visited Beauvechain for the celebration of "40 years SF-260 Marchetti and 300000 hrs on the type".

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    ItAF_SF-260EA_MM55126_70-35_cnEA029_EBBE_20090720_CRW_12893_WVB_2850px

  • This SF-260M Marchetti received a new c/s and was rolled out today at the celebration ceremony for "300000hrs" and "40 Years" of SF-260 Marchetti within the Belgian Air Component. I also booked a couple of hours on this one, but that was a long time ago ;-)

    This SF-260M Marchetti received a new c/s and was rolled out today at the celebration ceremony for "300000hrs" and "40 Years" of SF-260 Marchetti within the Belgian Air Component. I also booked a couple of hours on this one, but that was a long time ago ;-)

  • Mass formation during the celebration of 40 Years SF-260M/D Marchetti in the Belgian Air Component.

    Mass formation during the celebration of 40 Years SF-260M/D Marchetti in the Belgian Air Component.

  • Former East German Air Force MiG-21bis, preserved at Beauvechain Historical Centre.

    Former East German Air Force MiG-21bis, preserved at Beauvechain Historical Centre.

  • Tail close-up of this preserved Belgian Air Force Mirage 5BR, once a proud photographer herself, serving at 42Sqn at Florennes AFB.

    Tail close-up of this preserved Belgian Air Force Mirage 5BR, once a proud photographer herself, serving at 42Sqn at Florennes AFB.

  • This T-Bird from the Belgian Air Force was taken on charge in 1954 and served till 1980, accumulating 1420 flying hours. It is here shown - preserved - at the Beauvechain Historical Center. The colors have faded since I last saw her (about 25 years ago)...

    This T-Bird from the Belgian Air Force was taken on charge in 1954 and served till 1980, accumulating 1420 flying hours. It is here shown - preserved - at the Beauvechain Historical Center. The colors have faded since I last saw her (about 25 years ago)...

  • This T-Bird from the Belgian Air Force was taken on charge in 1954 and served till 1980, accumulating 1420 flying hours. It is here shown - preserved - at the Beauvechain Historical Center. The colors have faded since I saw her last (about 25 years ago)...

    This T-Bird from the Belgian Air Force was taken on charge in 1954 and served till 1980, accumulating 1420 flying hours. It is here shown - preserved - at the Beauvechain Historical Center. The colors have faded since I saw her last (about 25 years ago)...

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    BAF_Gloster_Meteor-F8_EG-80_EBBE_20090721_CRW_13006_WVB_1200px

  • Belgian Air Force F-104G Starfighter, preserved at Beauvechain AFB (1Wing Historical Center), including original stepladder.

    Belgian Air Force F-104G Starfighter, preserved at Beauvechain AFB (1Wing Historical Center), including original stepladder.

  • This Belgian Air Force RF-84F is preserved at the Beauvechain Historical Centre.

    This Belgian Air Force RF-84F is preserved at the Beauvechain Historical Centre.

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