Last MLU Lockheed F-16's arrive at Weelde to be placed in protective stored

F-16BM FA-08 at Weelde 16/01/2006

Lockheed F-16BM FB-08 was the first to arrive at Weelde on Monday 16 January 2006 at 11h30 local to be placed in protective storage on the base pending an eventual sale.

F-16BM FB-01 Weelde 16/01/06

F-16BM FB-01 also arrives for its last (Belgian) landing at Weelde Airbase at 11h45 Local on 16 January 2006

F-16BM FB-01 Weelde 16/01/06

FB-01 shutting down for the last time

F-16BM FB-08 and FB-01 at Weelde 16/01/06

Ready to be cocooned, two newly MLU upgraded Lockheed F-16BM's. Both aircraft did not return to service with the Air Force after being brought up to MLU standards which explains the impeccable paint job.

 

Special thanks to Dirk Jansens

Last updated 23/12/11 14:38   Daniel Brackx

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