September, 1st, 201028&29/08 - Flying flea Fly in in Cerfontaine pictures.On August 29 & 29th, the RSAB organized the first Flying Flea Fly in in Cerfontaines. Although by evidence the Belgian climate has something against the Flying Flea, there were some interesting aircraft in Cerfontaine and certainly a excellent spirit amongst the participants and the public. We hope this event again next year (after a negotiation with the persons in charge of the weather in this country. See more on our picture gallery Holydays ?During the holydays, the restorations did not stop. Bruno manufactured supports for the wheels of the KZ III in much less time that the incredible time needed to fill a study about these parts. The 2 Marc are now well busy with the fuselage of the Tipsy Belfair and Vincent is performing the last operations on the Tipsy Trainer. Philippe & Nicolas are completing the wings of the Storch. The wings of the Renard R-31 replica were delivered. See all our activities in pictures at our picture gallery. Links & comicsWe added links to some interesting sites. Pierre Cryns is busy to write the biography of Louis de Monge who worked on numerous aircraft including the Bugatti racer. We added a link to the Bugatti aircraf Association who collaborate with Pierre. Another link in Comic Strips section about an album featuring the Bugatti Racer. We got in contact with Ray from http://www.fi-156.sk/english.htm who is working to build a replica of the Fieseler Storch from orginal drawings. Some of us are volunteers not only with the BAMRS. Eric is helping the Musée du souvenir de Haut Wastia who commemorate the combats on the Meuse in Mai 1940 including the air combats (see our links section). See http://www.bamf.be/?Links and http://www.bamf.be/?Comic-strips Help !In October Vincent will join the Raid Latecoere. http://www.raid-latecoere.org/ whose one of the targets is help schools in Africa. Vincent is actively seeking sponsors. If you can help do not hesitate. See more on http://o.rancourt.free.fr/Proposition%20de%20sponsoring.pdf Luc Liévin (luc.mlu@hotmail.com) is seeking pictures of the Mirage F1C N° 100. This is this aircraft who was delivered to the Museum reserves a few weeks ago. EventThe next Airliner convention will take place on October 16th in Zaventem , please find here below the announcement from the organizers. Dear Aviation Enthusiasts,
VideoIn our video section, you will find 4 New videos, 1 on the B-25 and 3 vintage films about the CF-100
One of our airmen is missingWe learned this Monday August 30th, morning the decease of Regis Decobeck, another great aviation historian of our country. In the years 1980’s, Regis was behind “Carnets de vol” one of the last aviation newspapers published in this country. Thanks to Eric, Vincent, Pierre, Olivier, Philippe, Luc for their information. You are welcome every Saturday to visit our workshop. Hoping to see you soon Do not hesitate to forward and share theses news with anyone who could be interested.
| LinksThe 2nd Tactical Air Force Medium Bombers Association Newsletter page is updated. The back issues of 2009 and 2010 including the May 2010 issues are now available on the website of the bamf at http://www.bamf.be/Dispersals/ Coming soonAirliner Convention Zaventem 16/10/2010 |
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Airminded 20100901 : Fly Flean Fly in - Holydays - Latecoere Raid
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Airminded 08/082010 : Storch - Links - Comic Strips -Eric Moombee
LinksThe 2nd Tactical Air Force Medium Bombers Association Newsletter page is updated. The back issues of 2009 and 2010 including the May 2010 issues are now available on the website of the bamf at http://www.bamf.be/Dispersals/ Coming soon
par l'Association de la Mémoire de la Bataile d'Angleterre sur la Côte d'Opale Still availlable | August, 10th,2010,The work on the Fieseler Storch wings is going ahead. The first wing is almost completed and Nicolas & Philippe are progressing fast on the second one. They take profit of the hot temperature to apply linen. Bruno and "il Maestro" Michele manufactured and installed stands to preserves the tyres of the Storch. Unfortunately, general lack of care already results in damage to one of the tyre of the Fieseler. Bruno and Michele are now working on another set of stand for the KZ III as the tyres of this airplane are also in great danger. Pictures, Video and links_The progresses on the Storch are the subject of some pictures as well as pictures taken by Robert during activities on the Renard R-31 Wings. Willy Henderickx offered us pictures of the Storch ex OO-STO. From René Vanderit, we received pictures of the presentation of the first Lysander of the SOT many years ago in Grimbergen and Eric took pictures of FU-51 and FR20 who left Temploux.
Our Video section also include 2 new video about the Storch Last but not least if you want to send a electronic postcard depicting the Storch you can now it. David send us the last issue of Dispersals who is now online for your pleasure and ours. Many of us (much more peoples worldwide) know Erik Moombeck, one of the best specialists of the Luftwaffe. Erik published a new nice book about colours of the German aircraft see our home page for the link Our comic strip section include 2 links to the site. of Willy Peeters & Mehdi Schneider Many happy landings. |
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