News 30/06/2009

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 )  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 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 View Album Play slideshow   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. View Album Play slideshow   Lufthansa Junkers ju 52 D-AQUI in Zaventem 22/06/2009 by Louis Neve Zaventem - Jun 29, 2009 by bamf.bamrs 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 View Album Play slideshow     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 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       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

 

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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 )  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 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 View Album Play slideshow   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. View Album Play slideshow   Lufthansa Junkers ju 52 D-AQUI in Zaventem 22/06/2009 by Louis Neve Zaventem - Jun 29, 2009 by bamf.bamrs 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 View Album Play slideshow     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 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       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

 

News 22/06/2009

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 22/06/2009   You are welcome every Saturday to visit our workshop. Hoping to see you soon The Hangar Rats Pictures collections   Douglas A26 B Invader restoration Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall Brussels - Jun 21, 2009 by Pyker, André Bar and bamf.bamrs On June, 16th, 2009, the second restored engine is back on the aircraft 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. More on http://users.skynet.be/BAMRS/B 26/b26-en.htm View Album Play slideshow     Adopt an aircraft Royal Army Museum Air & Space Hall Brussels -                                       Jun 21, 2009 by Pyker and bamf.bamrs  A second aircraft has been cleaned, The Royal Army Museum staff uses a new ecological product to clean the aircraft. A first positive test was performed in May 2009. 4 persons cleaned the F-16 (Total hours 20 hours). The method still need to be improved but you can already see the good results reached. There are opportunities for volunteers to join the team in close collaboration with the staff of the Museum. The F4 Phantom and the Saab Drakken are the next on the list to be cleaned. This is a good and simple way to learn ... see more at http://bamfbamrs.blogspot.com/2009/06/adopt-aircraft.html View Album Play slideshow   DH89 Dragon Rapide G-AKNV Royal Army Museum - Air & Space Hall - Brussels - Jun 21, 2009 by bamf.bamrs Preparing the Dragon for imminent sortie of the workshop Pictures of the restoration of one of the oldest resident at the Royal Army Museum - Air & Space Hall in Brussels (Brussels Air Museum). More about this restoration at http://users.skynet.be/BAMRS/d h89/dh89-en.htm View Album Play slideshow   LVG CVI 4981 restoration Royal Army Museum Brussels - Jun 21, 2009 by bamf.bamrs See more at http://www.mikerlewis.com/LVGC 6_index.html                      View Album Play slideshow   Tipsy Trainer Royal Army Museum - Air & Space Hall - Brussels - Jun 21, 2009 by bamf.bamrs Here are some pictures taken during the restoration of the Tipsy. See more at http://users.skynet.be/BAMRS/tipsy/Tipsy-en.htm View Album Play slideshow   Webupdate     Avions construits en Belgique par Jean-Pierre Decocq : Renard R-35     Visit us at www.bamf.b       LVG C VI Scale model by Wingnuts   A fantastic model of the LVG C VI discovered by Mike   Model features High quality Cartograf decals for 7 aircraft, including upper and lower Lozenge and rib tapes • 166 high quality injection moulded plastic parts • Highly detailed Bz.IV engine • Optional exhausts, propellers with Parabellum LMG14 and LMG 14/17 machine guns • 6 photo-etched metal detail parts • Fine, in scale, rib tape detail • Full rigging diagrams - Visit us at www.bamf.be       Fly the Fairey Battle   Unfortunetly only on a virtual way but if you are a Flight simulator player here you can fly a Belgia,n Fairey Battle     Visit us at www.bamf.be       Fly our Dragon   A nice virtual rendering of the Dragon Rapide we restore.    Visit us at www.bamf.be       Fly the Hawker Hurricane of Daniel Leroy du Duvivier   The first foreigner to command a squadron during World War II was Daniel Leroy du Viver, a Belgian. Fly his hurricane.    Visit us at www.bamf.be   S.B.A.P site updated Dear Air Enthusiast,   Our web site is updated with the closing ceremony of the TLP held at Florennes Air Base on june 17th. The report include also an overview of the best pictures taken during the last 3 sessions of 2009.   http://www.sbap.be/events/2009/tlpebfs2009/tlpebfs2009.htm    Coming soon : - The evolution of the coming Marchetti book, the printing phase is started ! - A report over le Bourget 2009, 100 aniversary of this prestigous aeronautical event   Have a good flight with us and always safe landing.   Marc & Serge Visit us at www.bamf.be 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