1 Wing Historical Centre Beauvechain (1WHC)

Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. A selection of decrepit and decaying planes that once served in the Belgian Air Force from the Spitfire to the F16. But as usual in Belgium, all is exposed to the elements and left to rot. Un trésor d’avions de chasse qui ont marqués l’après-guerre 39/45. De la force aérienne belge.Guides: Equipe de bénévoles hyper-passionnés. L’un des fleurons du musée : l’avion de transport C130.(visitable à l’intérieur) … il n’y a pas assez d’une visite pour tout détailler… Bref : merci à l’équipe des passionnés 👋🍀👍 This museum is situated on an ancient airbase (WWII till 90's) and is kept alive thanks to volunteers. The planes, flight engines, trucks, pilot suits, survival kits, guns, and so many more are original pieces. And they are displayed just in front of you. You can even touch most of the items. It makes your experience ever so real. The volunteers will explain to you with enthousiasm and rightfull proudness the history and function of the site, the airplanes that are displayed on the grounds, the workings of the different flight engines to how an ejector seat of a jet fighter works etc. They know it all. Everyone should pay visit to this place in remembrance and acknowledgement of this important piece in Belgian history. The 9 euro entrance fee is worth it, and is intended to continue the effort to preserve this amazing museum. A big star of the open-air exhibition is the C-130 which you can enter inside and observe the fuselage with all equipment still on board and the cockpit. In excellent condition, Mirage 5, F-16, F-104, RF-84, Alpha jet, Mig-21, Spitfire, Fouga CM.170 Magister, T-33, Gloster Meteor F.8, ancillary equipment and military vehicles, Helicopters and the fantastic Sikorsky H-19 (S-55) Single engine light transport helicopter Interesting place, with very nice stuff! Definitely recommended for aviation fans 👌 Great museum to visit with family or friends. We had a lovely guide in training willing to show us around and tell more about the specific history of the different airplanes. The museum has a very nice collection of airplanes, vehicles and more for different eras and an nice overview of the history of the airbase, all fully maintained and supported by a group of volunteers. This includes a C-130 Hercules, several F-104 Starfighters and a Mig 21bis. Tickets can be bought at the entrance of the main building of the museum and the staff is very friendly. Open every second and fourth Sunday of the month or on request for larger groups. Great place for airplane lovers Amazing meusum with very friendly staff and all aviation atmosphere. Love it. mig21, Mirage5, F104, F16, and some other very interesting old fighters and bombers. that was one special day of my life. 5 stars Limited number of jet fighters and other planes, one helicopter and a big c-130, I think it is worth visiting, specially for interested kids (free for kids) If you like aircrafts, this is the place. Location is awesome and quite. Had a perfect weekend. Entry is free. It's interesting special for kids airplane fan, but only 2 days per month it's public visit. Really interesting and a fantastic guide. Well worth the effort! Such a nice place. I met former crew members and was allowed to sit in Hunter, Starfighter, C-130… Top team Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.