Only two aircrafts from Vormezele Air Force were on show(static):OO-DAF & OO-VOR.
I learned that OO-MAF, the Buchon is not likely to fly this year. Problems were experienced. I was also told that a taller tail would be built in.
Three ex Belgian Light Army Aviation Super Cubs were also present.
Fortunately for the Artillery enthusiasts, various historical and current vehicles were present.
By: Stieglitz - 7th May 2005 at 18:25
A bit late, But as Dave said, the Buchon is certainly keeping it’s merlin engine. The tail-job is reported to be done already. However, it is unlikely that the OO-MAF wil fly in 2005.
Stieglitz
By: willy.henderick - 7th May 2005 at 08:45
Thks for the info,gents
By: DazDaMan - 7th May 2005 at 07:02
IIRC the Buchon will have ‘K’ tail, but will remain Merlin powered.
Dave
Very interesting! I presume it will be repainted in a representative K scheme – pity, ‘cos I like the sandy colours!
By: DaveM2 - 6th May 2005 at 22:08
IIRC the Buchon will have ‘K’ tail, but will remain Merlin powered.
Dave
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 19:36
Who knows?
Jochen (alias Stieglitz) might know more
By: T J Johansen - 6th May 2005 at 18:22
That’s what an engineer from the local aeroclub told me. To the best of my knowledge Bf-109G fins are used when the original Merlin is replaced by a DB 605.
Meaning that Vormezeele Buchon is in for a DB conversion???
T J
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 18:09
Brasschaat
OO-SPG again
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 18:06
Brasschaat
OO-LGB
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 18:04
That’s what an engineer from the local aeroclub told me. To the best of my knowledge Bf-109G fins are used when the original Merlin is replaced by a DB 605.
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 18:02
Brasschaat
Fiat
By: DazDaMan - 6th May 2005 at 17:59
OO-MAF is having a taller tail built? :confused:
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 17:59
Brasschaat
OO-DAF again
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 17:56
Brasschaat
OO-VOR
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 17:53
Brasschaat
G-46
By: EHVB - 6th May 2005 at 17:52
The mail said that the owners son, who could not arrive before 15.00 hrs, had to be there before the Buchon could be brought out. If so, I realy wished I had sit it out. BW Roger
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 17:50
Brasschaat
Piper
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 17:49
I also went mainly for OO-MAF but left at 1230 when I was told that normally only OO-DAF and OO-VOR would be on site
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 17:48
AT-16
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By: EHVB - 6th May 2005 at 17:47
I visited the event yesterday, mainly to view the OO-MAF. Unfortunatly it wasn’t on show, so at around 12.00 I went home. Then I received a mail that the OO-MAF was planned to be brought to the static after 15.00 hrs. Do you know if this realy was the case? If so, I guess that most have missed it. BW Roger
By: willy.henderick - 6th May 2005 at 17:43
Brasschaat
OO-DAF
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