Spinners Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk - 1 Smaldeel, Belgian Air Force, 1986 In early February 1968 the outgoing Belgian Paul Van den Boeynants announced that the Dassault Mirage 5 was to be purchased as the desperately needed Thunderstreak replacement for the Belgian Air Force. However, within days, massive student unrest and questions of discrimination against the ethnic Flemish population led to the bringing down of the Van den Boeynants government and a new incoming government led by Gaston Eyskens. The new government immediately cancelled the order for the Mirage 5BA and instead purchased the American A-4K Skyhawk in a reduced purchase of 48 A-4K single-seaters and 12 TA-4K two-seat trainers. 5 Quote
ValAstur Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 That one is looking great! Almost like no what if. Quote
Spinners Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk - 2 Smaldeel, Belgian Air Force, 1976 Quote
Derk Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Oh, oh, our good neighbours. The quarrelling about the languages is never far below the surface......... Just thge same I absolutely love the country !!! Quote
Spinners Posted May 24, 2014 Author Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk - 42 smaldeel, Belgian Air Force, 1971 Edited May 24, 2014 by Spinners Quote
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