2nd Tactical Wing

Summary

The 2nd Tactical Wing (Dutch: 2 Tactische Wing, French: 2 Wing Tactique) is a wing in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces based at Florennes air base in the Southern French speaking part of Belgium near the (small) city of Dinant. It comprises the 1st Squadron and the 350th Squadron of the Air Component. The 2nd Squadron (disbanded & absorbed in 350th Squadron) had the famous patch/logo of a red comet (Dutch: De komeet, French: La comete)

2nd Tactical Wing
Active1947
CountryBelgium Belgium
BranchAir Component
Garrison/HQFlorennes Air Base
MarchTaïaut-Taïaut
Mascot(s)A wild boar called Bullrush
Aircraft flown
FighterF-16 Fighting Falcon, previously; Dassault Mirage 5, and the F-84 Thunderflash

External links edit

  • Section of the website of the Belgian Ministry of Defence about the 2nd Tactical Wing