Belgian Wings Website Update: 18 September 2014

Best regards,


Daniel Brackx

Lu sur 7s7: La Belgique "officieusement invitée" à déployer ses F16

La Belgique "officieusement invitée" à déployer ses F16 © PHOTO_NEWS La Belgique a été interrogée sur sa capacité à déployer ses F16 dans le cadre de la lutte contre l'État islamique (EI), a-t-on appris mardi de source militaire. "Il a été ... lisez l'article complet » © 7sur7.be. Tous les droits réservés.

More on Mosquito F-Freddie

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2TAF MBA Members et al:

If you enjoyed the video of the Mosquito at Abbottsford, and you appreciate the dedication required to get such an historical aircraft airworthy, you may be interested in the fact that Pan Productions, who shot that video, have a 'Kickstarter' campaign to fund the production of the full documentary of the restoration and first flights of this Mosquito:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/237898536/gaining-altitude-the-mosquito-reborn 

They offer some very neat rewards for various pledge levels; pledges will not be claimed unless the funding target ($15,000) is reached on time.

Dave Poissant

Chair, 2TAF MBA Canada

Video DH Mosquito at Abbottsford

Forwarded message - From: Dave Poissant 

2TAF MBA Members et al:

Here's a video of the newly-restored Mosquito flying at the Abbottsford, BC Airshow in August. This is the aircraft we featured in the August issue of Dispersals; it was restored by Victoria Air Maintenance for Bob Jens of Vancouver, BC.

An interesting feature of this video is the appearance of our own Dick 'Sandy' Sanderson (Pilot - 107 Squadron). Sandy traveled from his home in Kelowna with his son to the show where he ended up being interviewed for a feature documentary being prepared on this Mosquito. You'll see Sandy at about the 4 minute mark.
 

Mosquito Abbotsford Airshow by Pan Productions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NycPILCT7Q

Well done Sandy!

Dave Poissant

Chair, 2TAF MBA Canada

GAR : Airshow Review – RAFA Shoreham Airshow 2014

Elliott Marsh posted: "In its 25th anniversary year, RAFA Shoreham Airshow delivered a superb weekend of flying that was amongst the very best British airshows of the year. Elliott Marsh reports for GAR. Few events this year struck a chord quite like the RAFA Shoreham Airshow. " New post on GAR Airshow Review – RAFA Shoreham Airshow 2014 by Elliott Marsh In its 25th anniversary year, RAFA Shoreham Airshow delivered a superb weekend of flying that was amongst the very best British airshows of the year. Elliott Marsh reports for GAR. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | September 4, 2014 at 7:30 pm | URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/rYhGs

Amicale du Super Constellation - Journées Portes Ouvertes - 27 & 28 septembre 2014

Thx Jean-Luc for sharing

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Via J-Luc

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Subject: Amicale du Super Constellation - Journées Portes Ouvertes - 27 & 28 septembre 2014

Bonjour,

L'Amicale du Super Constellation organise des Journées Portes Ouvertes les 27 et 28 septembre 2014.
Ce sera l'occasion pour le public de (re)découvrir le Lockheed L-1049 C Super Constellation, le plus bel avion de ligne à moteurs à pistons jamais construit.
Sorti des usines de Burbank, CA en novembre 1953, le F-BGNJ est le dernier exemplaire encore en "bon état" existant en France.
Classé monument historique, il est le premier appareil à avoir participé aux évacuations sanitaires lors du conflit du Biafra en 1968.
Il est ainsi à l'origine de la création d'Aviation Sans Frontières qui verra le jour 10 ans plus tard.
En restauration depuis 2000, il est depuis 2012 enfin ouvert au public.
Beaucoup de travaux de restauration restent à faire, notamment le remplacement de l'ensemble des hublots (en cours), la restauration complète du cockpit (quasi terminé), l'aménagement d'une partie des sièges et d'un petit salon version "Parisien Spécial", la remise en place des dérives à entoiler...

Cette année nous aurons le plaisir d'accueillir les associations Aéroscope, AREA ainsi qu' Aviation Sans Frontières.

Venez nombreux !

Lieu : Aéroport de Nantes-Atlantique - Chemin de Frémiou, Saint Aignan de Granlieu. (à côté de Météo France)
GPS : Lat 47° 8'57.59"N – Long 1°36'25.12"O 
Horaires d'ouverture : Samedi et Dimanche de 9h 12h30 et de 14h à 18h30
Tarif : 4 € (gratuit pour les moins de 18 ans), parking gratuit
Renseignements et informations : http://superconstellation-nantes.fr et contact@superconstellation-nantes.fr

Affiche et plan d'accès ci-joints.

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Pierre-André Biron Responsable de la communication mob. +33 (0) 6 15 23 03 73 AMICALE DU SUPER CONSTELLATION 124 rue de l'aviation 44340 Bouguenais mail: contact@superconstellation-nantes.fr

Vintage Wings of Canada : Operation Overlord Escort

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Ladies and Gentlemen Aviators It's been a few months since the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On that day, 70 years ago, Allied soldiers, sailors and airmen pulled off one of the most complicated battle plans ever devised. Now, three months later, we offer up a view of a very special day and the airmen we at Vintage Wings were honoured to honour. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.vintagewings.ca/Home/tabid/40/language/en-CA/Default.aspx Dave O'Malley, Vintage Wings of Canada If you wish to be added to or removed from our lists let us know.

GAR [New post] Aviation Feature – Six Lancasters in one day

Huw Hopkins posted: "With the arrival of the Canadian Lancaster at RAF Coningsby, Huw Hopkins set out on an ambitious road trip to take in all of the UKs currently residing Lancasters in one day – five full airframes and a substantial nose section – six different aircraft. It" New post on GAR Aviation Feature – Six Lancasters in one day by Huw Hopkins With the arrival of the Canadian Lancaster at RAF Coningsby, Huw Hopkins set out on an ambitious road trip to take in all of the UKs currently residing Lancasters in one day – five full airframes and a substantial nose section – six different aircraft. Read more of this post Huw Hopkins | September 16, 2014 at 7:30 pm | URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/WKRuF

Belgian Wings report on the Belgian Air Force Days at Kleine Brogel

Hi,

Discover the 'Belgian Wings' report on the Belgian Air Force Days organised at Kleine Brogel on 13 & 14 September 2014 by clicking the picture below.

Best regards,

Daniel Brackx

Video [vintage-and-warbirds] DH88 Comet

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What an amazing machine!!!!!!!!!!

The first public air display for many a long year with 'Dodge' Bailey flying the DH88 Comet at the Shuttleworth Air Pageant on 7th September 2014. A spectacular sight and very much appreciated by the large crowd at Old Warden aerodrome in Bedfordshire.

http://vimeo.com/105663946

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Vintage and Warbirds of the world http://www.vintageandwarbirds.com
Hosted by the Clyde North Aeronautical Preservation Group.

DH88 Comet from HDVS Media on Vimeo.
The first public air display for many a long year with 'Dodge' Bailey flying the DH88 Comet at the Shuttleworth Air Pageant on 7th September 2014. A spectacular sight and very much appreciated by the large crowd at Old Warden aerodrome in Bedfordshire.