2011/10/31

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October, 30st, 2011

“A B-25 back to Belgium” project.

What’s new since our last newsletter?

We have stripped our B-25 of all paint coats accumulated during 60 years.It was a long and complicated process that spared many hours of manual work. This operation also revealed the extent of the required activities will be needed to complete our target

Thanks to Dutch friends, we recently discovered that the B-25 conversion for civilian use made in the sixties was limited. Restoration to a configuration close to that of a Mitchell III of the 139 Wing will therefore be easier than originally planned.

After sanding, aircraft parts were protected with a special primer. Wings, nose, tail and rudders were put in storage in a hangar located at Grimbergen airport. We are looking for a suitable place for restoration activities. Using a hangar designed for aircraft proved to be a good solution: it avoids damage cauded by inadequate storage. The airframe sanding and priming, transport and storage represent an investment of more than 8.000 euro.

We are still looking for a final restoration location. Not an easy task, as this activity requires a roomy place, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. But … hold the line, progress is in the pipeline! When the B-25 arrived in Belgium, many parts were missing. Our team immediately started to list the spare parts needed, and their potential location. The first attached drawing depicts the present situation. What is ready for restoration is in grey, what is missing in red, what requires cleaning in dark green. What is already under restoration is in light green. One of our top achievements concerns the cockpit instruments. The second drawing summarises the result of a splendid day to day search by Eric. What we have is in black, what we still are looking for is yellow. If you happen to have (or to know where it can be found) a B-25 instrument panel or some of the missing instruments, please mail or call us.



A few of the manuals collected for the restoration
What are the next steps?

First of all, we have to move the airframe to a place suitable for restoration activities. The cost of this move is estimated around 3.000 Euro. We need your help. The target is to collect this sum before the end of this year. (Donations above 40,00 euro are tax-deductible for Belgian tax payers).

To help and support our actions, the choice is yours: - donations to account: IBAN: BE96 3101 8447 6205 BICC: BBRUBEBB of: vzw Brussels Air Museum Fund asbl - 1000 Brussels (donations above 40 euro are tax deductible for tax payers in Belgium) - purchase of stickers (limited edition) 6 euro P&P included" mentioning "B-25 project"

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2011/10/28

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Les Ailes De Légende - F-84 Thunderjet

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The Thunderjet, Thunderstreak and Thunderflash were the workhorses of many air forces including the Belgian air Force. Some of the fighter jockeys we know have flow these mud movers. We also this is...

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2011/10/27

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    Dear aviation enthusiast, This week on SBAP web site : Event :Sainte Maxime : Free Flight World Masters Régis Rocca went to this world best aerobatic pilots meeting in south of...

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2011-10-23 Datafile de havilland DH.9

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:26 AM PDT

De Havilland DH.9

De Havilland DH.9 D-32

De Havilland DH.9

Immediately after the First World War, De Havilland supplied at least 20 DH.9's to the Aviation Militaire Belge. In the period 1922-23 Sabca produced another 30 aircraft for the military. Precise details on the exact number of aircraft supplied to Belgium or constructed under license by Sabca is still subject of discussions but registrations up to D-101 have been noted on available photographic material. Many sources talk about 103 DH.9's used by the Belgian military. De Havilland DH.9's were used by the N° 1 ..
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2011-10-23 Civil Picture Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II OO-FOS

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2011-10-23 Civil Picture De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth OO-EVG

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2011-10-23 Military Picture Gloster Meteor F.8 EG-116

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2011-10-23 Military Picture Dewoitine D.9 C-1 J-2

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2011-10-17 Civil picture Morane Saulnier MS893A Commodore 180 OO-FIE

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2011-10-17 Military Picture Avro Anson I NA-11

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2011-10-23 Civil Picture Airbus A330-301 OO-SFN

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2011-10-23 Picture Max Orban

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2011-10-23 Picture of the week Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar CP-11/OT-CAK at Zaventem in the early seventies shortly before being withdrawn from use.

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:15 AM PDT

Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar CP-11/OT-CAK at Zaventem in the early seventies
shortly before being withdrawn from use.
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2011/10/26

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Alpha Jet Plastic Model Kit

Product ID: 80-3995
Overview
Skill level: 3
Scale: 1:72
Length: 167 mm
Wingspan: 128 mm
Parts: 60
Description
France's celebrated jet trainer.

Prized for its maneuverability, safety and first-class performance, the Alpha Jet has been used by the French Air Force since 1979. Initially developed as an advanced trainer and light combat/tactical support aircraft, the Alpha Jet recorded its one-millionth flying hour in 2008. To celebrate the occasion, one special aircraft was decorated with the "Alpha" logo and the Training Squadron's "AJeTS" insignia. Kit features textured surfaces, a detailed undercarriage, a cockpit with instrument panel, a separate landing light, optional wing fuel tanks, and a decal set with French Air Force livery.
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