RSV 22-180s at Wevelgem airfield in the late twenties.

Egide Blomme Collection

Between 1927 and 1928 twenty-two, Hispano 180 hp powered, RSV 22-180s were delivered to the Aéronautique Militaire by Stampe and Vertongen.

V17 is seen here at a snow covered Wevelgem airfield.

Guy Van de Merckt Collection

 In June 1928 student-pilot Guillaume "landed" in a fence with  RSV 22-180 V14.

Egide Blomme Collection

RSV 22/180 V-24 at Wevelgem airbase equipped with a rarely seen night flying training hood over the front cockpit.

RSV 22-180 V-19 after a crash landing at Wevelgem on December 12th 1929.  Due to engine problems the aircraft got into a spin and crashed.

Unfortunately both the flying Instructor Adj. August LEMAIRE and student Kpl. Marcel JACOB were killed.

Renard Stampe-Vertongen RSV 22/180 V-13 trainer aircraft.

Renard R.S.V. 22/180 V-36 of the Ecole d'Aéronautique in flight over Evere airfield in the early thirties.

Renard R.S.V. 22/180 V-31 of the Ecole d'Aéronautique in flight.

Last updated 25/07/11 10:31   Daniel Brackx

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