US EditionBelgium Receives First F-35s, with 3 Jets Landing, 4th Reportedly 'Broken Down'
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The first Belgian F-35 fighter jets have arrived at the Florennes military air base, directly from the United States. This is the first time in nearly 50 years that our country has put a new type of fighter aircraft into service. VRT NWS caught up on the arrival ceremony.
The first three Belgian F-35 fighter jets landed today at Floren air base in the province of Namur.
King Philippe watched the first three Belgian F-35s land at the Florennes air base on Monday. The new fighter jets replace the aging F-16s, which, according to the Belga news agency, have been in service for over forty years.
Several hundred guests, including King Philip, attended the event on Monday. Belgium acquired 34 aircraft and should soon place an order for 11 additional aircraft. ...
Belgian Air Force welcomes its first F-35 Aircraft
Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II aircraft to be stationed in country arrived at Florennes Air Base. Lockheed Martin joined the arrival ceremony hosted by the Belgian Air Force at the base to celebrate the F-35’s official incorporation into Belgian Air Force operations. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky and TikTok Including the 3 aircraft delivered in country, Belgium has received 11 of its 34 F-35A aircraft. Eight aircraf…
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