Belgian NH-90 MTH helicopters reach Initial Operational Capability (IOC)

The Airbus Helicopters NH-90 MHT of Beauvechain based N° 18 Squadron have reached Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Have a look at the Belgian Wings' special report by clicking the pic:

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Daniel Brackx

Event 23, 24 et 25 mai 2015, à Sart-Bernard (including some interesting aviation WW2 related artefacts)

Thanks to Nicolas & Eric from Bapa a Rolls Royce Merlin will be on display

ASSESSE 14-18 & 40-45 — Commune d'Assesse - Site officiel Dans le cadre des commémorations des deux Guerres mondiales, un événement d'envergure vous est proposé durant tout le week-end des 23, 24 et 25 mai 2015, à Sart-Bernard, par l'APEA et un comité de passionnés Assessois, en étroite collaboration avec… http://www.assesse.be/news/expo

A picture of a part of the exhibition, thanks to Eric Dessouroux
A nice occasion to meet nice peoples in a nice regio

Belgian Wings Website Update: 21 May 2015

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Daniel Brackx

Aviation Bookshoop will be in la Ferté

So, if you need books, pictures, technical manuals, have a rest, meet VIP's or friends, you know where to go but order right now (before they leave UK)

http://www.aviation-bookshop.com/

Aerobuzz : La Ferté 2015 : une fête aérienne pleine de promesses

La Ferté 2015 : une fête aérienne pleine de promesses

"Le Temps des Hélices", est depuis plus de quatre décennies l'événement aéronautique majeur du week-end de la Pentecôte. Après l'édition record de 2014 avec plus de 42.000 spectateurs, la quarante troisième édition du grand rendez-vous aérien des passionnés d'histoire de l'Aviation aura lieu ce week end, les 23 et 24 mai sur le "champ d'aviation" de Cerny/La-Ferté-Alais.

http://www.aerobuzz.fr/culture-aero/article/la-ferte-2015-edition-prometteuse

[L'Echarpe Blanche] Le Caudron G.3 de l’AJBS vole à nouveau

Bertrand Brown a publié:" A lire sur AeroVFR: Après plusieurs années de suspension des vols, le Caudron G.3 appartenant à l'Amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis (AJBS), à Cerny-La Ferté-Alais (91), a repris son envol ces derniers jours après un long chantier de modification... Lire l'art" Nouvel article sur L'Echarpe Blanche Le Caudron G.3 de l'AJBS vole à nouveau by Bertrand Brown Un Caudron G.3 du 800th Aero Squadron américain en 1918 (Photo US Army) A lire sur AeroVFR: Après plusieurs années de suspension des vols, le Caudron G.3 appartenant à l'Amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis (AJBS), à Cerny-La Ferté-Alais (91), a repris son envol ces derniers jours après un long chantier de modification... Lire l'article complet sur AeroVFR Bertrand Brown | mai 19, 2015 à 3:10 |URL: http://wp.me/p1jtW6-2bV Problème de clic? Copiez et collez cette URL dans votre navigateur: http://www.lecharpeblanche.fr/2015/05/19/le-caudron-g-3-de-lajbs-vole-a-nouveau/

[GAR] Battle of France 75 – Pt.6 – From the Cockpit: Curtiss Hawk 75A-1 (G-CCVH)

Admin posted: "One of the primary fighters operated by the Armée de l'Air during the Battle of France was the pugnacious Curtiss Hawk 75. Today, the sole airworthy example of the type is operated by The Fighter Collection at IWM Duxford. Guest author Brian Smith offers " New post on GAR Battle of France 75 – Pt.6 – From the Cockpit: Curtiss Hawk 75A-1 (G-CCVH) by Admin One of the primary fighters operated by the Armée de l'Air during the Battle of France was the pugnacious Curtiss Hawk 75. Today, the sole airworthy example of the type is operated by The Fighter Collection at IWM Duxford. Guest author Brian Smith offers a pilot's view on flying and displaying the Hawk 75. © John Dibbs / TFC Read more of this post URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/C3VZT Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/05/20/battle-of-france-75-pt-6-from-the-cockpit-curtiss-hawk-75a-1-g-ccvh/

[Vintage_and_Warbirds_Pictures] Curtiss-Wright Production

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This is apparently a test-flight or PR flight somewhere over Buffalo, or a checkout flight from the Kenmore Plant to the Buffalo Airport facility.

A new P-40B is in the foreground. Note the temporary 'grease pencil' production number ("247") on the aircraft's chin and tail. Note also the P-40's tail-wheel isn't retracted. Intentional? A production defect perhaps?

Interestingly, the aircraft to the rear appears to be a somewhat rare SBC-4 Helldiver, pristine and evidently unpainted, except for the yellow leading-edge of the upper wing. The SBC-4 entered service in 1939, was retired by 1943, and had the distinction of being the last U.S. Navy combat biplane. (FYI, the tail number of the pictured ship is likely 4248, visible in another photo in this series.)

This image shows a P-40 B/C loaded on a flatbed trailer at the Buffalo Airport. Likely taken sometime during the winter of 1940–41, this image isn't from the Life Magazine collection. I included it to show the earlier method that Curtiss used to transport finished aircraft to the airport for final testing, checkout, and delivery to the Army. Before the crush of production orders hit in 1940, loading the aircraft on train or truck (as shown here) was efficient enough. But after production increased, Curtiss quickly outgrew its Kenmore Avenue plant, and had to think of creative ways to eliminate bottlenecks in its overtaxed production process. Instead of train or truck, Curtiss test pilots simply flew newly minted aircraft right off the assembly line, using the parking lot of the factory as a makeshift runway.

This image proves the legend that P-40s (and perhaps other aircraft types) were flown right off the assembly line from the parking lot at Curtiss' Kenmore Avenue plant. Apparently, due to production demand space limitations at the factory location, the craft were test-flown to the Buffalo Airport for final checkout and delivery.

Photographer: Dmitri Kessel, Life Magazine

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[GAR] Airshow Review – Abingdon Air & Country Show 2015

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Elliott Marsh posted: "The Abingdon Air & Country Show 2015 promised much but in the event, suffered a raft of cancellations and some terrible weather - the airshow organiser's nightmare.  Despite the setbacks, there was still plenty to enjoy, as Elliott Marsh reflects. Exp" New post on GAR Airshow Review – Abingdon Air & Country Show 2015 by Elliott Marsh The Abingdon Air & Country Show 2015 promised much but in the event, suffered a raft of cancellations and some terrible weather - the airshow organiser's nightmare. Despite the setbacks, there was still plenty to enjoy, as Elliott Marsh reflects. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | May 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm |  URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/c2EjY Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/05/13/airshow-review-abingdon-air-country-show-2015/

Book : Aerobuzz : Les avions d’observation, de reconnaissance et d’école de la Grande Guerre

Les avions d'observation, de reconnaissance et d'école de la Grande Guerre

Les éditions Cépaduès poursuivent la parution des différents opus de la série « Aérocollection » consacrée aux machines volante de la Première Guerre mondiale. Le n° 4 de cette collection vient donc de... Lire la suite