Stichting Koninklijke Luchtmacht Historische Vlucht - Rijksweg 121

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The SKHV operates an impressive fleet of historical aircraft. This is only possible thanks to the motivation of the aircraft mechanics of our Technical Department, of our experienced pilots (all volunteers) and of a never ending passion for securing our aviation history, especially the history of the RNLAF. Therefore the fleet comprises mainly aircraft formerly flying with the RNLAF or RNL Navy Air Services. A fine exception to this is the Stinson L5B of the late HRH Prince Bernhard who was not only a warm supporter of the Dutch milirtary aviation, but also of the SKHV. The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historic Flight Foundation is situated on the southern part of Gilze-Rijen Air Base, and it can be reached through the Main gate or at the Bavel Gate. Please remember that prior notification through the SKHV is required to have access to the air base. The SKHV has various hangars and buildings at its disposal, which have recently been renovated, insulated and provided with heating, most of which are to be found around the platforms, the crewroom and the air traffic control tower. In addition to a number of hangars for the accommodation of the historical fleet, the SKHV has a professionally equipped maintenance hangar, buildings in which aircraft components are kept in conservation storage, and spaces where industrial substances are stored responsibly and in accordance with legal regulations. Part of the historical collection is exhibited in the SKHV museum.The crewroom is the meeting-place for all SKHV participants, and it is furnished for the reception of guests who want to experience a day of historical aviation. One of the SKHV hangars is fitted up multifunctionally, making it suitable not only for the accommodation of aircraft, but also permitting a transformation, in no time at all, into a tasteful space for a congress or a business presentation, among other things. In combination with a tour of the museum, a view of our fleet and a flight in one of our historical planes, the SKHV can thus organize a unique business event. Many leading companies, such as Philips Consumer Electronics, BMW, KLM, DSM, several bank institutions and stock insurance companies have been able to combine business with pleasure in this way.