349 Fighter Squadron

January 10, 2009 - At the end of this month, a couple of pilots will move to Beauvechain Air Base (EBBE) for one week. Participating in "Deployed Falcon" they are preparing for the NATO Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL). This is an evaluation taking place about once every 3 years to check weather the F-16 squadrons still meet NATO's high end criteria. 

December 20, 2008 - Since the end of this month, 349 sqn participates at ISAF operations in Afghanistan. Stationed at Kandahar airfield, we operate with 4 Belgian vipers covering the entire region. This operation runs through 2009 with different squadrons rotating in and out of theatre over that period.

December 12, 2008 -A new year means new challenges. In 2009, one of these will be to train with the new Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS - pronounced as "jimics"). No doubt, they will be of great value for the future. For more information about the JHMCS - read the article on www.mil.be.

November 6, 2008 - Since earlier this year, 349 is not only flying fast but also racing fast. At Zolder racing circuit, 349 colors are proudly defended by a fireman of Kleine Brogel Air Base. A pocket bike with the same color scheme is displayed in the squadron bar.