Trans-European Boeing 707-131 OO-TED (2387) about to touch down at Brussels National.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 707/720 - СШАUSA - 1954

Delta Air Transport continued to expand its fleet in 1974, adding this ex-United Boeing 720 OO-VGM (2429) as the company's first jet type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 707/720 - СШАUSA - 1954

Two for the price of one! Two acquisitions by Heli-Belgium in 1974 were Hughes 369HS OO-VDH (2403) and 269B OO-MLH (2413). The company was based at Ghent but this is not a familiar location - can anyone identify it?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes OH-6 Cayuse / MD 500 - СШАUSA - 1963Schweizer Model 269/300 - СШАUSA - 1956

SABENA's first McDonnell-Douglas DC-10-30, OO-SLA (2365) on a visit to Tokyo on 4.5.74.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas DC-10 - СШАUSA - 1970

Photographed at Kiewit on 2.9.73, some months before it was officially registered, OO-LHM (2395) was another of the Do 27s acquired by Vital Melotte. It still languishes in the hangar there.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.25 / Do.27 - ГерманияGermany - 1954

This Jodel D.11 OO-VDS (2449) has been a welcome visitor at many PFA Rallies. It is seen here at Sywell on 3.7.77.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Jodel D.11 / D.112 / D.117 / D.119 - ФранцияFrance - 1951

Jodel Ambassadeur OO-VDV (2381) had a registration composed of the initials of its three owners' names.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Robin DR.1050 / DR.200 / DR.250 Capitane - ФранцияFrance - 1959

Robin HR.200 OO-JOY (2440) has served with the Devleminck school at Grimbergen since new.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Robin HR.200 / R.2000 - ФранцияFrance - 1971

After the P.149Ds and Do 27s Vital Melotte purchased a number of ex-Dutch Air Force Fokker Instructors via the Dutch dealer C.Honcoop. Here OO-LMC (2454) is seen at the Diest/Schaffen rally on 18.8.79.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker S.11 Instructor - НидерландыNetherlands - 1947

A recent shot of Stampe SV.4C OO-KAT at Spa. The cowling now covers a Lycoming O-360 and in addition to the cat carries the inscription "..but still I am a CAT that walks for himself.."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stampe et Vertongen SV-4 - БельгияBelgium - 1933

Though registered as an Apache, OO-BLR (2417) had been modified by the addition of (at least) a dorsal fillet and a pointed nose when this photo was taken at Brussels in 1974 or 1975.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Apache PA-23 / Aztec - СШАUSA - 1952

Nipper OO-WOT (2362) at Kiewit; on the original the registration PH-MEV is clearly visible on the fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tipsy Nipper - БельгияBelgium - 1956

Western Aviation, formerly known as Reims/Cessna dealers, took on the Belgian agency for the new Grumman-American company in 1973. One of their first imports was this AA-1B Trainer OO-WIF (2389).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gulfstream American AA-1 - СШАUSA - 1963

The first CAP.10 in Belgian marks, OO-TOC (2372) in one of Grimbergen's round hangars.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mudry CAP-10/CAP-20 - ФранцияFrance - 1968