...not unexpected really, but what a shame...
https://www.hln.be/regio/oostende/lucht ... ~a38f8ccf/
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https://kw.knack.be/west-vlaanderen/nie ... 71355.html
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https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20190423_04345295
OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Ostend to get the helicopters...
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OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Ostend to get the helicopters...
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Oostende to get the helicopters...
But logical because the two airports are underused and this will strengthen the numbers of Oostende Airport.
Hasta la victoria siempre.
Re: OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Oostende to get the helicopters...
And more central on the coastline!
Stij
Stij
Re: OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Ostend to get the helicopters...
I attended a conference by Major General Fred Vansina yesterday night, and he confirmed the move by the end of 2023.
I guess WILOO will be over-happy
I guess WILOO will be over-happy
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Re: OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Ostend to get the helicopters...
And what will happen to the Koksijde premises? Will any kind of aerodrome remain?
Re: OFFICIAL: Koksijde air base to close after 2023, Ostend to get the helicopters...
There will remain a recreational airfield with shortened runway(s)
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