Beauvechain Air Base was a pre-World War II Belgian Air Force military airfield established in 1936 as "Le Culot Airfield". It was captured during the Battle of Belgium by the invading German Wehrmacht on 10 May 1940, destroying several Hawker Hurricane and Gloster Gladiator aircraft stationed at the airfield.
Beauvechain has several protected heritage sites. It is also home to Beauvechain Air Base which formerly flew F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.
The first Fighter Wing started with the 349 and 350 Squadrons, both during WWII, with Belgian pilots, within the RAF. Since 1996 elementary pilot training ...
Our small museum was able to obtain some damaged aircraft but they have been restored and are on display. Also on display are some aircraft engines and service ...
History Renowned since time immemorial for the exceptional fertility of its agricultural soils, Beauvechain owes its name, formed from the words bavo and ...
History. German siege. Junkers 88, an airplane operated by the German Luftwaffe on Le Culot airfield. Beauvechain airbase was established in 1936 as a Belgian ...
Beauvechain (or Bevekom in Flemish) is home to the training fleet of the Belgian Forces. In June 2004, the Alpha Jet fleet of 11e Escadrille/11de Smaldeel was ...
Beauvechain is the home of the First Wing Historical Centre, a military ... The original article can be found at Beauvechain Air Base and the edit history here.
Temperature (°F), Actual, Historic Avg. Record. High Temp, 48, 41.6, --. Low Temp, 43, 32.4, --. Day Average Temp, 45.14, 37, - ...
The Beauvechain air base museum is a must-see for military history and aviation enthusiasts! The 1 Wing Historical Centre (1WHC) traces the history of the ...