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1915 to 1940
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The main marking is displayed in 4 positions (ie above and below each wing). The
fin flash is usually displayed on the fin as shown above, but occasionally appears in the
form of rudder stripes.
Example: Avia BH-21
Example: Avia BH-33/Ba-33
The main marking is displayed in 6 positions (ie above and below each wing and
fuselage). No markings on the tail.
Example: Gloster Gladiator
1940 to 1946
Many aircraft destroyed on the ground during May 1940 Geramny invasion, with
survivors retreating to France and then Britain. During WW2 many Belgium pilots flew with
the Belgian squadrons of the British RAF.
1946 to 1948
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On 1 October 1946 the Belgische Luchtmacht/Force Aerienne Belge (Belgian Air
Force) was formed from the Belgian squadrons of the British RAF. The main marking is
displayed in 6 positions (ie above and below each wing and fuselage).
Example: Supermarine Spitfire
1949 to Present
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Tailfin |
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The main marking is displayed in 6 positions (ie above and below each wing and
fuselage. Offen only on wings.).
Example: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Belgium Navy Component (Composante Marine)
1965 to Present
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Tailfin |
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The main marking is displayed in 2 positions on fuselage (for helicopters).
Army Component (Landcomponent/Composante Terrestre)
1954 to Present
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Tailfin |
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The main marking is displayed on the fuselage sides of the helicopters, and the
standard 6 positions on fixed wing aircraft. The fin flash is not carried by helicopters.
Army aircraft don't carry service titles.
Last update: 03/12/2005 |
