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10th Tactical Wing | |
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Active | December 1951–present |
Country | Belgium |
Branch | Belgian Air Component |
Garrison/HQ | Kleine Brogel |
Motto(s) | Fortuna favet fortibus |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Jeroen Poesen |
Notable commanders | Major General Count Ivan Du Monceau de Bergendal |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-16 Fighting Falcon |
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