15th Air Transport Wing
The 15th Air Transport Wing (Dutch: 15 Wing Luchttransport, French: 15 Wing Transport Aérien) is a wing in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces.
| 15th Air Transport Wing | |
|---|---|
| Dutch: 15 Wing Luchttransport French: 15 Wing Transport Aérien | |
.png) 15 Wing Badge | |
| Active | August 1946 |
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| Branch | Air Component |
| Garrison/HQ | Steenokkerzeel |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Aviator Tanguy Flamant |
The wing comprises two operational squadrons, the 21st Squadron and the 20th Squadron, and a Training & Conversion Unit. 21st Squadron is also known as the Liaison and Long-Haul Flight. It currently operates several types of aircraft: one Airbus A321, two Embraer 135, two Embraer 145, and one Dassault Falcon 900. 20th Squadron operates 11 Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft and consists of about 72 crewmembers, making it one of the largest units in the Belgian Air Component.
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