Map of 1932 showing detailed surroundings of Bierset Awans military airfield.

Jean-Pierre Lauwers Collection

Aerial photograph of Bierset/Awans military airfield taken on 26 August 1927 from a Nieuport 94. The buildings were finished only five years earlier

Daniel Brackx Collection

Bierset seen from the air at 10h30 on 28 April 1928 by pilot Adjudant Dehoux and observer Capt. Ferrant.

KLM/MRA Collection

Some years later, the De Havilland DH.9's of 1/III/2Aé and 3/III/2Aé have given way for the Breguet XIX and trees start to flourish up the barracks.

Peter Taghon Collection.

 Picture compiled by Daniel Brackx

Public satellite picture of Bierset airbase (left of runway) and airport (right of runway).

Last updated 08/09/05 14:29   Daniel Brackx