WW1 aircraft Brussels Army Museum

[Flip Hendrickx]

Hi all,

paid a little visit to the army museum in Brussels (about 5 minutes away from my home)
The museum has an interesting collection of WW1 planes and artefacts. Some of the planes are still in unrestored condition, some others are restored or currently under restoration.
Apart from the aircraft hall, the museum has an enormous collection of WWI uniforms, weapons, tanks, cannons, etc.
If you ever plan to visit Brussels, make sure this museum is on your itinerary. (free admission by the way :-))

They have an LVG as well that is under restauration, but it wasn't accessible at this time.

If anyone want's close up pictures of any of the planes, let me know. I would be happy to help you out with that.

Regards

Philippe


This beautifully restored pre war plane was in the back of the hall, apart from the exhibition. Anyone who knows what it is?

Yes Philippe, it is a 1911 Battaille

Des.








A Halberstadt that will be restored soon. They took the wings off last summer. It still had the original lozenge.


registration code of the Halberstadt










Sopwith 1/1/2 strutter






Gotha bomber engine




Bristol fighter with Hispano Suiza engine


RE8


Schreck flying boat


Morane Saulnier


Another Morane Saulnier


German bombs (from a Gotha) in their original paint.

[pepperman42]

Thats an interesting collection they have. Thanks for sharing.

Steve

[Des]

Thanks very much for posting these images, what a wonderful collection. I was very pleased to see the Caudron as this will be my next scratch build.

Des.

[uncletony]

I'm seen quite a few photos of their Hanriot and Strutter, but most of the others are new to me. Thanks so much for posting these.

[ermeio]

Thank you for those photos, Philippe.
I've been in Bruxelles in December and the first floor galerie was closed :-(
I hope to have a second chance soon
best regards
er me

[Flip Hendrickx]

@Des: if you need close ups or measurements of the Caudron, let me know :-)

@ermeio: Yep, they sometimes close the first floor off because of lack of museum guards. Pretty annoying. Next time when you are in Brussels, let me know. Maybe we can meet up at the museum :-)

Cheers

Philippe (Flip)

[ermeio]

@Des: if you need close ups or measurements of the Caudron, let me know :-)

@ermeio: Yep, they sometimes close the first floor off because of lack of museum guards. Pretty annoying. Next time when you are in Brussels, let me know. Maybe we can meet up at the museum :-)

Cheers

Philippe (Flip)

Thank You, Flip
I will let you know in advance
best regards
er me

[James]

Those are some amazing photos. Thank you so much for sharing them.  I love the Hanriot photos as well as the bombs from a Gotha. I would love to go to Brussels one day and visit the museum.

[Amelia Earhart]

These photos are awesome, what a great collection. Thanks for sharing! 

Cheers
A.

[Jamo]

Thanks for taking the time to post your photos here Flip. Much appreciated!

[Nigel Jackson]

Thanks Flip.

What interests me is the battered state of the lower front cowl ring on the SPAD. I have an Eduard SPAD to build and if the kit part ended up anything like that I'd be cursing myself, adding filler and sanding down like a madman. Which just goes to show ...

Best wishes
Nigel

[GAJouette]

   Filip,
What a wonderful collection your museum has.Thanks so much for sharing these with us. I wonder though are they all restored originals?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Ssasho0]

Philippe,
thanks for posting those wonderfull pictures. I will be in Brussel from 17 to 19th Apr (in two weeks ) and will do my best to visit it (Business trips with tight schedule doesn't always have the luxury of free time) .

Best regards,
Sasho

[Rizzo]

Great pictures, thanks for posting!

   Filip,
What a wonderful collection your museum has.Thanks so much for sharing these with us. I wonder though are they all restored originals?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

I don't know about the others, but the Camel there is one of the few original aircraft left in the world

[Adam]

I was in this museum two times, 2010 and 2012. All this planes are very impressive  for me, especially elements of the German Zeppelin.
I also have a lot of pictures and if someone will need I can help.

Adam.