Water-salute!!! March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions…
A Norwegian Air Force Sea King Mk43B (066, wsnWA748), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.
A German Navy Sea King Mk41 (89+70; wsnWA774), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.
A Norwegian Air Force Sea King Mk43B (066, wsnWA748), seen here on the taxiway at Koksijde Air Base, taxiing in to join the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.
A Norwegian Air Force Sea King Mk43B (066, wsnWA748), about to touch down on the taxiway at Koksijde Air Base, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.
A Norwegian Air Force Sea King Mk43B (066, wsnWA748), is seen here after the final formation flight at Koksijde Air Base, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.
This Belgian Air Force SF-260M+ Marchetti (ST-31+, msn10-31) - from the "Red devils"-demo team - wears a special c/s on its tail to celebrate "50 years of service in the Belgian Air Force".
A Norwegian Air Force Sea King Mk43B (066, wsnWA748), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.