Beauvechain Trainersmeet

Some really nice shots there.
Nice to see overseas events. Thanks.

Thanks Ramon and Jochen. By the way Jochen, this week I’ll go buying tickets for the “Polikarpov hunt”, Peter is coming also. I’ll keep you informed.

Here is what I heard 2 weeks ago:

The Fougas are reported to retire at the end of this year, but the Colonel who flies the solo displays hopes to keep one in flying condition until the open door at Beauvechain in 2006 for a farewell display.

So officialy they retire by the end of this year, but the desk piloting colonels just have a soft spot for this machine and can’t let her go so easely.

Stieglitz

Any idea when the Fouga’s will be retired, or better said, was yesterday their last “public” performance? BW Roger

Hi Roger,

I have no idea when the Fouga’s are going to be retaired.
Will try to find it out, buth I think yesterday was not their last performance.
I will keep you posted……… 😉

Regards, Ramon :rolleyes:

Any idea when the Fouga’s will be retired, or better said, was yesterday their last “public” performance? BW Roger

None, the A-Jet trainers move to France, and the pilot training will be integrated within the French training syllabus.

Nice site Ramon.

Excuse my ignorance but which type is replacing the Alpha Jet.

Neal

A pity indeed, but… I have the seeling that some will stay here. After all, when the Fougas are gone, which aitcraft would our desk piloting colonels use to keep their license ? 😉

Thanks for the link Ramon. Another BAF type that ends his career in Belgium. I also like the picture of the 2 Fouga Magisters (the other type which will end it’s flying career soon 🙁 ).

Nice souveniers.

Stieglitz