Aircraft on the Ground - Static Display

Get up close and personal with a legendary maritime patrol aircraft in the static display at the International Sanicole Airshow 2025 and marvel at its size while thinking back at the historic and combat and life-saving missions it performed: PlaneSailing’s Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina.

The static park at the International Sanicole Airshow 2025 will come to life thanks to the Austrian air force with a rare appearance by a helicopter that will soon be replaced by more modern machines: the Agusta-Bell AB-212.

Coming over from the airfield at Sint-Truiden is a historic trainer to join the static display of the International Sanicole Airshow 2025: the North American T-6 Texan.

Aviation enthusiasts and technology lovers will have an exclusive opportunity in the static display at the International Sanicole Airshow on 13 & 14 September: discover the impressive Hungarian H225M Caracal upclose, one of the most advanced military helicopters in service today.

The Belgian air force will present their main search and rescue helicopter in the static park at the International Sanicole Airshow, the NH-90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH).

Thanks to the Belgian air force, you can pose for pictures in the cockpit of the fighter aircraft that has formed the backbone of the air force since 1979 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Unleash the Maverick in you and take your place in the hotseat of the newest fighter in the Belgian air force, the F-35 Lightning II.

In years gone by, the Royal Netherlands Air Force entertained thousands of spectators with its precise and elegant demonstration of their training aircraft. This year, you can admire this famous aircraft in the static park at the International Sanicole Airshow: the PC-7.

The Royal Belgian Air Cadets (RBAirC) is a youth organization aimed at promoting aviation and aerospace education among young people in Belgium. The program is designed to provide young enthusiasts with practical flying experience and theoretical knowledge in aviation.

The Belgian Armed Forces utilize the Agusta A109 helicopter in a multifaceted capacity, showcasing its versatility across various missions. Serving as a dependable utility transport, the A109 excels in transporting personnel and cargo, particularly in confined spaces or hard-to-reach locations.

Before the SIAI Marchetti SF-260 came along, belgian air force pilots received their initial training on the Stampe-Vertongen SV-4, a Belgian designed manufactured aircraft. This aircraft served with distinction in several countries, though most notably in Belgium and France.

During the Second World War, this static participant played an interesting role in the Dutch military.

The Marchetti has served as an elementary trainer with the Belgian Air Force since 1969 and have earned their retirement.

The Dutch Defence Helicopter Command will present the ultra-modern NH-90NFH helicopter in the static park at the International Sanicole Airshow.

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is sending its awe-inspiring combar helicopter to the static park of the International Sanicole Airshow, the AH-64 Apache.

In the static display at the International Sanicole Airshow, you can find a rare and interesting aircraft that is part of the growing fleet of historic airframes in Belgium: the IAR-823.

Perhaps one of the world's most famous biplane training aircraft will participate in the static display at International Sanicole Airshow at Hechtel-Eksel in 2025: The Boeing Stearman.