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News 25/10/2008
Hello World,
On the home front some significant progresses can be recorded. The tail of the de Caters was moved this Saturday to the exhibition place where the aircraft will be assembled. Luc is still working hard to prepare the next Museum evening. New Hardware was delivered for the very active Historical team. The educational display of the team of André Fillée will be ready at the end of 2008. See more in the pictures section.
A Few weeks ago two important exhibitions were organised in Paris : The 100 th anniversary of the French aeronautical industry and an exhibition about "Jacques Brel : an airman". Videos and links are available about this event are available hereafter Erik Mombeek is a Belgian born world class expert writer about the Luftwaffe, discover his last books and much more at his website.
Found on Youtube 2 Videos of the Museum permitting to virtually visit the Museum and maybe to stress you to have a "Live" visit.
The wings of our B-25 have been stripped at New ICC. The process permitted to remove the old paint coats accumulated during the service life of this aircraft without damaging the equipments still in place. To have an idea of the time spared, to perform the same process manually on the sole bomb bay of the A-26 took an estimate of one year of work for 3 volunteers.
Now the team is working on the front fuselage to prepare this element for the same process as the wings. Do not forget there is still room for new volunteers to join the pack. Do not hesitate to contact us.
A few months ago, Jean-Marc visited the Solent Sky, the air Museum in Southampton. A good occasion to discover how other Museums display their artifacts. see more in the pictures section.
Have a busy week & many happy landings
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Voisin de Caters
Brussels Air Museum -
Oct 25, 2008
Moving the tail for final assembly of the aircraft
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Museum special evening 04/12/2008 Brussels Air Museum -
Oct 25, 2008
The next Special Evening will happen on December 4th. More information will follow but Luc and his colleagues are already at work.
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Douglas A26 B Invader restoration The first wingtip installed by Pascal In 2005, the two engines of the Invader were laid down for restoration for static display. It means corrosion was cleaned and coats of protection were applied. But the engine was not maintained for fllight.From April, 21th, the team prepare to install back the first restored engine. Note the crane and energy supply unit are from 1940's vintage. On April 28th, the engine and propeller are back mounted on the Invader
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Scale models under repair : The Bleriot XI is ready for the exhibition The Bleriot XI is a flying 1/10th model light damaged during an exhibition. He is now under repair
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Day to Day : At the historical team Pictures taken during our Saturday activities
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A B-25 Back to Belgium : The wings after process and working in the Front fuselage New ICC Lokeren -Oct 19, 2008
The wings of our B-25 have been stripped at New ICC. The process permitted to remove the old paint coats accumulated during the service life of this aircraft without damaging the equipments still in place. The process permitted to remove the old paint coats accumulated during the service life of this aircraft without damaging the equipments still in place. To have an idea of the time spared, to perform the same process manually on the sole bomb bay of the A-26 took an estimate of one year of work for 3 volunteers. Now the team is working on the front fuselage to prepare this element for the same process as the wings. Do not forget there is still room for new volunteers
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Solent Sky - Hall of Aviation : Southampton UK Picture by Jean-Marc Kesch
Jean Marc visited the Solent Sky Museum, Home of the Spitfire, Southampton, UK - the gateway to aircraft history in the south of England. A good occasion to see how other Museums show their artifacts. Have a special attention to the Flight simulator display see more at www.spitfireonline.co.uk/
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Belgians in RAF and SAAF 1940 1945 Oct 9, 2008 by bamf.bamrs Enlist ! The group supported by the bamf focus on Belgian aircrews who operated with the RAF and SAAF during World War II. These pictures are only a few examples of the marvels discovered by the group. To see more, to learn about the project or join visit http://www.bamfbamrs.be/RAF/index.htm If you are having problems viewing this album, copy and paste the following into your browser: |
Links & Video
Jacques Brel Aviateur 100 years of the French Aircraft Industry exhibition Virtual visits of the Museum
New books
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Coming soon A new book on Pierre de Caters is in the pipeline. 'Baron de Caters - Een leven vol beweging’ by Guy de Caters will officially be published on December 8th (a magnificent sinterklas gift) by the Heemkring De Drie Rozen. The book will contain around 120 pages in 21 x 29,7 cm format. This biography of the first Belgian aviator is written be a relative of Pierre de Caters and contains documents from the familly archives never published before. One of the most renowned specialist of pioneers aviation collaborated in this project.
You can already order your copy. To 1/11/2008 by bank transfer of 14,50 EUR to bank account 220-0416080-83 of Heemkring De Drie Rozen vzw, Kerkstraat 41-45, 2970 ‘s-Gravenwezel. After 1/11/2008, the price will be 19,50 EUR.
In both case, please add 3,50 EUR (for Belgium) for postage cost.
Full details at
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Tail-End Charly : the experiences of a RAF tail gunner flying B-25 Mitchells from Melsbroek.
My father was stationed at Melsbroek in 1944. He was a 2nd TAF air gunner with 180 squadron flying Mitchell B25 and I have just published a major children's book based on the stories he told me. It's called Tail-End Charlie.
Many of our books are published in the Netherlands and although this is the first book we made that tackles WW2 or planes it's been 10 years in the making. I am an associate member of the 2nd TAF MBA veterans association. .
If you'd like to order copies of the book please order through your usual source, via the internet or contact our PR Nicky Potter on
This is a very personal book and I am hoping it will do well, for my father and 180's sake.
Any help much appreciated.
Best wishes from England
Mick
WEBSITE: http://www.mickandbrita.com
Mick Manning
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A B-25 back in Belgium
We would like to reinforce the B-25 restoration Team.
For this purpose, the bamf is currently contracting insurance for 12
restorers. The restoration activities have already started and will
soon enter greater scale operations. Although we are looking for
persons with technical knowledge in aircraft restoration, we want also
give the opportunity to unexperienced volunteers to join the project on
a benevolent basis.
If you are motivated to work on a WW2 aircraft, please contact Nicolas at nicolas.godfurnon@skynet.be
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WW1 German Radio Equipment : David <mailto:davidpyker@hotmail.com> is looking for information on radio equipments used on German Aircraft during Word War 1. If you have any information or references where he can search please contact him.
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Fox Moth OO-ENC colours : Carl Gootzen <Carl.Gootzen@scarlet.be> is looking for the colours of the De Havilland Fox Moth OO-ENC used by Guy Hansez for flight from Antwerp to Congo in the Thirties. This aircraft is still extent in New Zealand. Carl has found a newspapers article speaking of red wings. In the UK, the aircraft was painted in a blue and red scheme. Some of the fine scale models on display in the Stampe Museum were build by Carl. Please if you any idea where the information can be found contact Carl or us. |
Marquain Aerodrome BOSTA 6 of BOGHOL 5 1918 I have been trying to find out the details of the aerodrome at Marquain, Belgium in 1918. I believe it was the home of BOSTA 6 of BOGHOL 5, a German bomber unit operatingthe Friedrichshafen GIIIa. I have been struggling to find anyone in the UK who could help me and wondered if you might either have anyinformation or be able to refer me to someone in Belgium who might be able to help. Many thanks Mike Andrew Manchester UK Mike.Andrew@MAELbox.com
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Future Events
Museum Special evening 04/12/2008
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EXPOSITION du 11 octobre au 31 octobre 2008
Ouvert du Mercredi au samedi de 14 à 18h00 ou sur rendez-vous
Vernissage le samedi 11 octobre 2008 de 15 à 21h00
Les temps changent. Les avions sont de gros consommateurs d’énergie. D’autres technologies devront être inventées pour des avions plus propres et feront appel à une nouvelle créativité.
Jean Leclercqz tente d’innover à sa manière en s’inspirant d’avions anciens du temps des pionniers héroïques, en mêlant aéroplanes d’hier et d’aujourd’hui.
Il présente pour cette exposition plus de 40 œuvres, dont des impressions de grandes toiles de plusieurs mètres carrés mais également des montages de dessins .
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