Would You like to meet the 40th SQn?
On the 29th of June, we youth ambassadors had the opportunity to meet with the 40th squadron! They are responsible for the Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and are stationed at Coxyde Air Base.
Our day started off with an introduction, which was quickly followed by a tour. During this tour we got to know what they do, an overview of the airbase, and we even got the opportunity to ask all our questions to the crew! Afterwards, they performed a daily exercise of which we were the lucky ones and were allowed to attend from afar!
After our delicious lunch, provided by the PR-team of the Belgian Air Force, we got an exclusive tour of this year’s Summer Expo! This exhibition for young and old is definitely worth a visit! You'll get the chance to learn more about the Belgian Air Force, admire an F-16 and A109 helicopter from up close, participate in a virtual reality cockpit experience and even get the chance to take some cool pictures inside the former Sea King.
And if this isn’t already enough, for all the Lego masters among us, they even recreated the entire air base out of Lego!
On the 6th of July there will be a Coxyde Air Base day as well! So I hope to see you guys soon. 😉