News 07/06/2009

if this message is not correctly displayed you can read it at http://bamfbamrs.blogspot.com/index.html   Provided to you by the Brussels Air Museum Foundation (www.bamf.be ) http:\\www.bamf.be  and the Brussels Air Museum Restoration Society (http://users.skynet.be/BAMRS/introduction.htm Nieuw Deze page in het Nederlands (automatic translation)  Cette page en français Nouveau   News 07/06/2009   Pictures collections   Tipsy Trainer : A new Walter Mikron Royal Army Museum - Air & Space Hall - Brussels - Jun 6, 2009 by bamf.bamrs Here are some pictures taken during the restoration of the Tipsy. See more at http://users.skynet.be/BAMRS/t ipsy/Tipsy-en.htm View Album Play slideshow   Douglas A26 B Invader restoration Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall Brussels - Jun 6, 2009 by bamf.bamrs 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 fromp 1940's vintage. On Apirl 28th, the engine and propeller are back mounted on the Invader More on http://users.skynet.be/BAMRS/B 26/b26-en.htm View Album Play slideshow   Halberstadt CV C3471/18 Werk Nr.1541 Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall Brussels - Jun 6, 2009 by bamf.bamrs In March 2007, the Museum gave mission to a team composed of Museum staff, AELR members and staff to restore the last extent Halberstadt CV (C3471/18 Werk Nr.1541). It was the first time the Museum officially started a project with a dedicated team and budget for an aircraft restoration at the Museum. Some of the restorers have already worked on the Nieuport 23. In December 2007, the first wing is on display after restoration of the wood and metal parts. You can learn more about this proje... View Album Play slideshow     Day to Day Marc, Eric and René inflating the tires Royal Army Museum Air and Space Hall Brussels - Jun 6, 2009 by bamf.bamrs Pictures taken during our Saturday activities View Album Play slideshow   Fairey Battle R3950 Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall Brussels - Jun 6, 2009 by bamf.bamrs See more at http://www.bamfbamrs.be/Battle /FaireyBattleR3950.htm View Album Play slideshow André Hiernaux Pictures Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall Brussels -Jun 7, 2009 by bamf.bamrs André Hiernaux is a Belgian living in Switzerland. During his visits to the Museum, he take pictures of the aircraft or objects displayed. Back home, he transform theses pictures in real pieces of art. We all know the aircraft in the prestigious decor of the Aviation hall. Thanks to André, for the first time, we can discover the aircraft out of their environment. We are happy and proud, André permitted us to share his works. View Album  Play slideshow  Webupdate       Avions construits en Belgique par Jean-Pierre Decocq : Renard R-34     Visit us at www.bamf.b   Publications       Belgium Through Blue Eyes by Daniel Brackx   Comopsair & FONAVIBEL are pleased to present "Belgium Through Blue Eyes", a luxurious publication made by the journalist and photographer Daniel Brackx, specialized in aviation. "Belgium Through Blue Eyes" is a publication (hardcover), trilingual (french, Dutch, English), which paints a portrait of the Air Component of National Defense, present and future through photographs. Every aspect, apparatus and missions of the air component is included in this book of over 180 pages. The photos used - some of which have been specially built for this project - from experienced photographers. "Belgium Through Blue Eyes" will be officially presented during the airshow of Koksijde, 4 & 5 July 2009. The book can be ordered from FONAVIBEL at a price of 25 euro (excluding postage).           The Voisin de Caters, the making of Click on the links This booklet of 46 pages describes the construction of the replica of the Voisin biplane of Pierre de Caters at the Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall in Brussels. This pioneer aircraft celebrate the first Belgian pilot. This publication contains more that 100 illustrations most of them in color. All the benefits of this book will be used for future aircraft restoration Prerelease pdf         Also availlable by contacting bamf.bamrs@gmail.com The Voisin de Caters by Dragan Saler Since many years now, Dragan Saler help us by producing 3D drawings of aircraft we are restoring. For the Voisin de Caters, Dragan produced 38 pieces of art. These drawings were intensively used as reference during the manufacturing of the aircraft and constantly updated during the project. This luxurious edition is available in very limited edition (40) for our sponsors.   Prerelease pdf   Current & Future Events     De Caters exhibition at the Museum   Comics attack at dawn 15.10.2008 - 28.02.2009 In the magical setting of the Royal Museum of the Army, the exhibition shows how many authors have drawn inspiration from history and military techniques.  In visiting the exhibition, the public will go through all the collections of the Museum.  Visitors will discover original and amusing showcases of items of the collections and how they are reflected in the comic strips.  The two dimensions of the comic strip are thus juxtaposed to the real world. Royal Museum of the Army and of Military History Parc du Cinquantenaire, 3 1000 Brussels www.klm-mra.be    www.bamf.be To join us, see http://users.skynet.be/BAMRS/introduction.htm         Aircraft at the Museum       Bamf Bamrs Pictures gallery