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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.

 

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That one is looking great! Almost like no what if. :good:

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McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk - 2 Smaldeel, Belgian Air Force, 1976

 

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Oh, oh, our good neighbours. The quarrelling about the languages is never far below the surface.........  :angry:  Just thge same I absolutely love the country !!!

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McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk - 42 smaldeel, Belgian Air Force, 1971

 

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