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1st Wing (Belgium)
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The 1st Wing is a wing
in the Air Component
of the Belgian Armed Forces
, located at Beauvechain Air Base
.
and the Operational Conversion Unit moving to Kleine Brogel Air Base
. 350 Squadron
moved to Florennes Air Base
. Later that year, all Belgian Air Force Training Squadrons moved to Beauvechain
, creating 1st Wing. This unit was responsible for the education and training of the pilots of the Belgian Air Component and comprised the 5th Squadron, which operated the SIAI Marchetti SF260, the 7th Squadron and 11th Squadron
, which operated the Alpha Jet. The 7th Squadron used to operate the Fouga Magister
as well. Instructors of the 9th Squadron
, also known as "Training and Evaluation Centre" (TEC), flew on the SF260 as well as the Alpha Jet.
In 2005, 11th Squadron
and the Alpha Jets moved to Cazaux in France, to participate in the Advanced Jet Training School (AJeTS).
The Fouga Magister
was retired from service in September 2007, and 7th Squadron moved to Tours in France. The 1st Wing then consisted of 5th Squadron and 9th Squadron
, both operating the SF260.
moved from Bierset to Beauvechain. The former Training Squadrons (5th and 9th
) became the Basic Flying Training School
, still located at Beauvechain.
Wing Heli
was disbanded, and 1st Wing became a helicopter wing, consisting of 15th (Operational Conversion and Training Unit), 17th and 18th Squadrons.
Wing
A wing is an appendage with a surface that produces lift for flight or propulsion through the atmosphere, or through another gaseous or liquid fluid...
in the Air Component
Belgian Air Force
The Air Component, 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...
of the Belgian Armed Forces
Military of Belgium
The Belgian Army is the national military of Belgium. The Belgian Army was established after Belgium became independent in October 1830...
, located at Beauvechain Air Base
Beauvechain Air Base
Beauvechain Air Base is a Belgian Air Component military airfield in Belgium, located south of Beauvechain ; east-southeast of Brussels...
.
Training Wing
The 1st Fighter Wing (All Weather) was disbanded in 1996, with 349 Squadron349th Squadron (Belgium)
No 349 Squadron is one of the traditional fighter squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. Originally founded by Belgian refugees in England in 1942 as the No 349 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, it was transferred to the Belgian air force in 1946. Considered a 'honorary'...
and the Operational Conversion Unit moving to Kleine Brogel Air Base
Kleine Brogel Air Base
Kleine Brogel Air Base is a Belgian Air Component military airfield located in Kleine Brogel, a municipality of Belgium. It is home to the 10th Tactical Wing, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons.It has been subject to much political controversy because of U.S...
. 350 Squadron
350th Squadron (Belgium)
The 350th Squadron is a fighter squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. It is part of the 2nd Tactical Wing and operates F-16 Fighting Falcons....
moved to Florennes Air Base
Florennes Air Base
Florennes Air Base is a Belgian Air Component military airfield located in Florennes, a municipality of Belgium. It is home to the 2nd Tactical Wing, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons. It also used to be the home to the Tactical Leadership Programme , a joint training program formed by 10 NATO members...
. Later that year, all Belgian Air Force Training Squadrons moved to Beauvechain
Beauvechain Air Base
Beauvechain Air Base is a Belgian Air Component military airfield in Belgium, located south of Beauvechain ; east-southeast of Brussels...
, creating 1st Wing. This unit was responsible for the education and training of the pilots of the Belgian Air Component and comprised the 5th Squadron, which operated the SIAI Marchetti SF260, the 7th Squadron and 11th Squadron
11 Squadron (Belgian Air Force)
11 Squadron is a training squadron of the Belgian Air Component, deployed at Base Aérienne 120 at Cazaux in France, in the scope of the Advanced Jet Training School .-The squadron's origins:...
, which operated the Alpha Jet. The 7th Squadron used to operate the Fouga Magister
Fouga Magister
The Fouga Magister is a 1950s French two-seat jet trainer. The related CM.175 Zéphyr was a carrier-capable version for the French Navy....
as well. Instructors of the 9th Squadron
9 Squadron (Belgian Air Force)
9 Squadron is a training squadron of the Belgian Air Component, constituting the Basic Flying Training School together with 5 Squadron.-The squadron's origins:...
, also known as "Training and Evaluation Centre" (TEC), flew on the SF260 as well as the Alpha Jet.
In 2005, 11th Squadron
11 Squadron (Belgian Air Force)
11 Squadron is a training squadron of the Belgian Air Component, deployed at Base Aérienne 120 at Cazaux in France, in the scope of the Advanced Jet Training School .-The squadron's origins:...
and the Alpha Jets moved to Cazaux in France, to participate in the Advanced Jet Training School (AJeTS).
The Fouga Magister
Fouga Magister
The Fouga Magister is a 1950s French two-seat jet trainer. The related CM.175 Zéphyr was a carrier-capable version for the French Navy....
was retired from service in September 2007, and 7th Squadron moved to Tours in France. The 1st Wing then consisted of 5th Squadron and 9th Squadron
9 Squadron (Belgian Air Force)
9 Squadron is a training squadron of the Belgian Air Component, constituting the Basic Flying Training School together with 5 Squadron.-The squadron's origins:...
, both operating the SF260.
Helicopter Wing
On September 9, 2010, the A109 helicopters of the Wing HeliWing Heli
The Wing Heli was a helicopter wing in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces.-Mission:The mission of the Wing Heli is to intervene in order to provide aid to the nation, urgent humanitarian aid and armed support on the national territory, to evacuate Belgian nationals from areas of crisis...
moved from Bierset to Beauvechain. The former Training Squadrons (5th and 9th
9 Squadron (Belgian Air Force)
9 Squadron is a training squadron of the Belgian Air Component, constituting the Basic Flying Training School together with 5 Squadron.-The squadron's origins:...
) became the Basic Flying Training School
Basic Flying Training School (Belgian Air Component)
The Basic Flying Training School is a unit of the Belgian Air Component located at Beauvechain Air Base. It consists of 5th Squadron and 9th Squadron. Both operate the SF 260 "M" & "D" models....
, still located at Beauvechain.
Wing Heli
Wing Heli
The Wing Heli was a helicopter wing in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces.-Mission:The mission of the Wing Heli is to intervene in order to provide aid to the nation, urgent humanitarian aid and armed support on the national territory, to evacuate Belgian nationals from areas of crisis...
was disbanded, and 1st Wing became a helicopter wing, consisting of 15th (Operational Conversion and Training Unit), 17th and 18th Squadrons.