A 350-page book about the history of Florennes Air Base.
During the BAFDAYS, you will have the opportunity to revisit the history of Florennes Air Base through a brand-new publication entitled “More than 80 Years of History”. This book, which looks back at the history of the military airfield built by the Germans in 1943, will exceptionally be available for sale at the price of €35 at the 2nd Tactical Wing stand, located at the heart of the event site.
In this book, written by Colonel Aviator Vincent Maniet, Commanding Officer of the 2nd Tactical Wing and a history enthusiast, you will find stories, photographs, memories, and lesser-known feats of arms. Across its 350 pages, readers will discover how the air base has evolved into what is today the flagship of Belgian military aviation.
It will be the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the lesser-known yet rich history of the 2nd nd Tactical Wing, from the Spitfire to the F-35, including the F-84 E Thunderjet, F-84 F Thunderstreak, Mirage 5, the 485th Tactical Missile Wing, F-16 A/B, the TLP (Tactical Leadership Programme), F-16 MLU, B-Hunter, and the MQ-9B.
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