I knew you would like that one Steglitz! How long after the war were these Spitfires purchased? Any idea?
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Allan

The Belgian Airforce was formed in 1946 and it has operated spitfires MKXIV from the start. The first spits where in a green/brown as camo seen in your pic. But very soon, they where changed to a bare aluminum sheme. So the spit MKXIV was in full use with some units in 1946. The most MKXIV where delivered before 1950.
The BAF also used spit MKIX for training and in small numbers the spit MK XVI. They where used until around 1957. The BAF still took delivery of spitfires MKIX during 1951-1953. Those last spits came from the Royal Netherlands Airforce. One of those last spits to take service with the BAF was MH434 which was used by the BAF from 1953 to 1956.

A total of more than 140 spits saw service with the BAF.
Airworthy survivors are:

MKXIV:
RN201
NH904

MK IX:
MH434
MH415
MK912
MK923

Greets,

J.V.

Just noticed that the Sea Fury and Sea Hawk have been added to the ever changing list of anticipated flyers at Leuchars on Sep 11th

Lets hope they don’t change that list too much in the future. :rolleyes:
Fingers crossed!

J.V.

I would sign up for it without any doubts. Nice Idea Mixtec!

J.V.

This could become the tread of those who feel sad because they can not attend The Legends show at DX. In that case, i’ll sign in here. 🙁

J.V.

Thanks for sharing this very nice moments here Martin. Congrats with the your new ‘personal’ avatar! 😉

J.V.

Thanks for those additional shots Bruggen 130. They are lovely. Keep on shooting pics. They are a joy to look at! Thanks again.

Cheers,

J.V.

Again some nice air to air shots from BBMF planes. Keep them comming Bruggen 130!

J.V.