Belgian Air Force🇧🇪

🇧🇪 On 11 November, we remember. Today, we honour all those who lost their lives in conflict and pay tribute to the generations who served before us. Their sacrifice reminds us of the value of peace, freedom and solidarity.

The Air Force offers hundreds of different careers. Some people fly, others build, analyse, protect, or plan. But they all make a difference. 👏 Which job suits you? Discover your talent. Discover your place in the Air Force. ✈

BLUE DOME strengthens Belgium’s air defence through a layered approach, combining NASAMS and SKYRANGER 30 to counter modern aerial threats. The programme also marks the reactivation of 51 SQN, strengthening Belgium’s future ground-based air defence capability. 🛡️ @BelgiumDefence

💙 At the annual Solemn Mass, the Air Force paid tribute to colleagues who passed away over the past year. We honour their service, cherish their memory and remember the lasting impact they left on our Air Force family.

✈️ Back from Luke AFB, the first Belgian pilots to earn their F-35 Initial Qualification (IQ) without prior F-16 experience have returned to Belgium. 🇧🇪 A demanding journey, a new chapter, and one key lesson: "You can always count on your teammates."

🚁 A week of training and teamwork. The H145M crews and Special Operations Regiment operators joined forces to sharpen procedures and strengthen readiness for future missions. 🎯

✈️ Yesterday, Florennes Air Base welcomed another F-35, further strengthening the Belgian Air Force's capabilities and readiness for the missions of tomorrow. 🇧🇪

The Air Force offers hundreds of different careers. Some people fly, others build, analyse, protect, or plan. But they all make a difference. 👏 Which job suits you? Discover your talent. Discover your place in the Air Force. ✈

Last Friday, the Air Force Gala Ball brought together military personnel, partners and guests at Skyhall. Thanks to our sponsors and participants, our Air Chief presented cheques to associations close to our community. Thank you to everyone who made this evening a success! ✈️🇧🇪

Did you know? 🎯 Every successful mission starts on the ground. Our Mission Planners work closely with pilots to analyse routes, weather conditions, airspace restrictions and potential threats, ensuring the crew is ready for takeoff. Because preparation is key. ✈️

Remembrance Day ✈️ Wreaths were laid at Evere 🕊️ and Cinquantenaire 💐 as our Air Force, led by the Air Chief, paid tribute to our fallen aviators. Forever grateful for their courage and service. Lest we forget. 🕯️

✈️🇧🇪 Today, the Belgian Air Force celebrates its 80th anniversary. Since 1946, generations of Airmen and Airwomen have brought their expertise, dedication and commitment to every mission. 80 years of evolution. 80 years of expertise. 80 years of commitment.

🇧🇪✈️ Belgium’s F-35 capability is one step closer to operational readiness. Following successful deployment testing at Florennes, the next milestone is a full overseas deployment towards IOC.

The 🇧🇪 Air Force offers hundreds of different careers. Some people fly, others build, analyse, protect, or plan. But they all make a difference.👏🏼 Which job suits you? Discover your talent. Discover your place in the Air Force.✈️

The Belgian Air Force is deeply saddened by the death of an experienced Belgian paratrooper during Exercise ABT-A in the Pyrenees. Our heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughter, family, friends and colleagues. #InMemoriam 🇧🇪🖤

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An experience to remember🚀 What is military service in the Air Force really like? 🇧🇪 We spoke with a candidate currently living the experience. Discover his expectations, challenges, and key takeaways in this short interview. 👇 Watch the full interview!

📡 Operators across the Belgian Air Force are training on the new Skydio X10D at Koksijde Air Base, strengthening skills and supporting diverse missions.

✈️ Did you know? For nearly 80 years, Beauvechain Air Base has been shaping Belgian Air Force. From the Spitfire and F-16 to pilot training and helicopter operations, it remains a key hub where tradition meets innovation. 🇧🇪

💪 Keep going. Keep growing. During a visit to Beauvechain, the Air Chief and RSM encouraged our Military Service Year participants to stay motivated, embrace the challenges and keep pushing forward. Their commitment and team spirit? Definitely there. 🫡🇧🇪