The Belgian Air Component (Dutch: Luchtcomponent, French: Composante air) is the air arm of the Belgian Armed Forces, [2] [3] and until January 2002 it was officially known as the Belgian Air Force (Dutch: Belgische Luchtmacht; French: Force aérienne belge). It was founded in 1909 and is one of the world's oldest air services.

Tijdens stages, opleidingen en trainingen onder leiding van ervaren militairen kan je bij de Royal Belgian Air Cadets proeven van het leven als piloot en de beroepen in de luchtvaart. Luchtcadetten

An F-16 jet of the Belgian Air Component. The Belgian Air Component is the air arm of the Belgian Armed Forces. The history of the Belgian Air Force began in 1910 when the Minister of War, General Hellebout, decided after his first flight to acquire aeroplanes.

Jan 28, 2025 · Despite the surrender of Belgium in May 1940 to the Nazis, a small Belgian air force was still able to operate from exile, serving with the British Royal Air Force's volunteer reserve. In this capacity, Belgian pilots operated Supermarine Spitfires and Hawker Typhoons throughout the war.

The Air Component (Dutch language: Luchtcomponent, French), formerly the Belgian Air Force, is the air arm of the Belgian Armed Forces. Originally founded in 1909, it is one of the world's first air forces, and was a pioneer in aerial combat during the First World War.

La Composante Air se caractérise par la haute technicité de ses avions et l’efficacité de ses missions à travers le monde. Nos appareils sont sollicités pour des vols d'interdiction aérienne, de bombardement ciblé, d'appui aérien rapproché, de police de l'air, de transport d'aide humanitaire, de formation internationale ou d'aide à ...

The Belgian Air Component (Dutch: Luchtcomponent, French: Composante air) is the air arm of the Belgian Armed Forces, and until January 2002 it was officially known as the Belgian Air Force (Dutch: Belgische Luchtmacht; French: Force aérienne belge).

Nov 24, 1995 · On 1 October 1946 the Belgische Luchtmacht/Force Aerienne Belge (Belgian Air Force) was formed from the Belgian squadrons of the British RAF. On 2 January 2002 all branches of the Belgian Armed Forces were combined under a single unified command.

Mar 21, 2025 · You can see the buildings of the new MQ-9B and F-35. In terms of equipment, the C-130s have been replaced by A400Ms, and we are awaiting the H145M helicopters. We have also developed a satellite capability that strengthens Belgium in this strategic area. I was surrounded by the best, and I would like to thank the 5,000 soldiers of the Air Force.»

56 minutes ago · Belgian Air Component Maj. Gen. Geert Decker, Belgium air chief watches a 312th Fighter Squadron air crew perform pre-flight duties on the flightline, April 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Decker and his accompanying delegation visited the 56th Fighter Wing to engage with personnel at the 312th FS, the Belgian F-35A Lightning II ...