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News 30/06/2009

You are welcome every Saturday to visit our workshop. Hoping to see you soon

Last Minute : The Dragon fuselage is out of the workshop as well as the wings of the Tipsy.

The wings of the Storch enterred the workshop for painting.

The Hangar Rats

Pictures collections

Douglas A26 B Invader restoration

Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall Brussels - Jun 29, 2009
by bamf.bamrs

More pictures of the engine installation by Claude Lesoil

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

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André Hiernaux Pictures

Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall Brussels -

Jun 29, 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.

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Lufthansa Junkers ju 52 D-AQUI in Zaventem 22/06/2009 by Louis Neve

Zaventem -

Jun 29, 2009
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On June 22th, 2009, the Junkers Ju 52 D-AQUI of the Lufthansa visited Brussels Airport (Zaventem) during a flight from Köln. Nice pictures by Louis

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Web updates

Belgians in the RAF and SAAF 1940 - 1945 Catalog In Memoriam Leopold Heimes

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

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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.

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