Bush coming to Belgium in February 2005

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » 14 Nov 2004, 09:05

In short: Mr. Bush will travel to Great Britain in February 2005. The presidential trip will include a stop in Brussels, headquarters for the European Union and Nato. At that time, there will be a very big NATO and EU-meeting.

Robin_Bamps · Post by **Robin_Bamps** » 14 Nov 2004, 10:17

Yihaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

:mexwave:

I wasn't spotting yet when Air Force 1 visited BRU last time.

Hope I can nail her now !

Regards, Robin Bamps.

Lyulka · Post by **Lyulka** » 14 Nov 2004, 11:49

Now we only have to see if we will be able to come in shooting range. I mean for shooting pictures of course!

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 14 Nov 2004, 16:40

Lyulka wrote:Now we only have to see if we will be able to come in shooting range. I mean for shooting pictures of course!

Last time Airforce one came in BRU (4 years ago I think), the spotters were able to spot the plane without any problems.

I hope to see it

Chris

Dreamflight · Post by **Dreamflight** » 15 Nov 2004, 09:36

Sorry for opening a new topic. Nevertheless it will be a highlight when Air Force 1 will visit our country.

Grz,

waldova · Post by **waldova** » 15 Nov 2004, 11:08

Yep, that would be cool to see airforce one. I have seen it from really far away before, in Washington DC.

Anyway, is it really a good idea of Blair to invite Bush before his elections? Hmmm, if I would be Blair I would kindly request Bush to stay home untill after the elections.

Post by **Bruspotter** » 16 Nov 2004, 15:10

Hellowkidoki

Sounds great!!!!

Same story with me...i missed him the last time.
Will he land t RWY25R(since he'll be parked @abelag?).

The best part is...that when the taxiway in front of the sound-wall
is ready,it will be VERY-CLOSE to the spotters,if it is still possible
to reach the whall by than.

Looking forward to it(aldo i don't know or i can come).

Best regards: Yannick

Post by **Kapitein** » 16 Nov 2004, 15:55

Bruspotter wrote:Will he land t RWY25R(since he'll be parked @abelag?).

I think it's a bit early to tell where he will land.

There is also a chance that he's going to park at the military apron like the last time.

ual777lover · Post by **ual777lover** » 05 Feb 2005, 20:50

Was lucky enough to be at EBBR the day before when his C-5's were there (dropping family off for the UK flight) and then the next day to pick my sister up from Italy.. Sure would like to see it again!

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 05 Feb 2005, 21:02

Does someone know the exact date of his arrival ?

Chris

Rago · Post by **Rago** » 05 Feb 2005, 21:17

Avro wrote:Does someone know the exact date of his arrival ?

Chris

Nope!!! Still top secret!

Post by **Apuneger** » 06 Feb 2005, 21:49

Any update on the date/airport where AF1 will land in February? I have an update concerning the logistic support of Mr. Bush' visit:

According to a source I cannot disclose, a Galaxy will visit Kleine Brogel soon. If this is true, this would be quite a bummer for BRU locals.

Let's hope the Americans fly AF1 to BRU and not to KB...

Ivan

Robin_Bamps · Post by **Robin_Bamps** » 06 Feb 2005, 22:07

Thanks for the info Ivan.

I have strong thoughts now that Mr. Bush will choose KB instead of BRU, if your info is correct.

Because :

1) His equipment arrives at KB and it's quite logic that he arrives there too than.
2) The Greek president departed from KB after his state visit to Belgium.
3) KB is more secluded than BRU.

But wait and see, all this is guessing !

Regards, Robin Bamps.

Rago · Post by **Rago** » 06 Feb 2005, 22:21

Distance between KB and BXL to big >>> serious safety problem!
In my opinion >>> smoke curtain

ehamspotter · Post by **ehamspotter** » 07 Feb 2005, 16:42

Hello;

I know, a weeks ago i read in "Het Nieuwsblad", that Bush has reserved
700 rooms in Brussels, and that he will arrive on sunday 20/02 and will leave Belgium on wednesday 23/02.

But other newspapers says that he will arrive on 22/02???

I don't get it.

If someone knows the arr-or dep time, than please share with us.

Best regards:Jeroen

Post by **Apuneger** » 07 Feb 2005, 21:31

ehamspotter:

Thanks for the info. Let's hope there will a bit more certainty as we get closer to the 22nd...

Greets,
Ivan

Post by **Bottie** » 07 Feb 2005, 21:35

ehamspotter wrote:... and will leave Belgium on wednesday 23/02.

If I'm lucky, I'll see AF1 @ BRU when I'm arriving @BRU from ORD

Rago · Post by **Rago** » 07 Feb 2005, 21:40

Apuneger wrote:ehamspotter:

Thanks for the info. Let's hope there will a bit more certainty as we get closer to the 22nd...

Greets,
Ivan

21st

24th

ehamspotter · Post by **ehamspotter** » 08 Feb 2005, 10:32

Hello;

Probally i will go the 20th.
(Let's hope the police isn't nervous!!)

Best regards:Jeroen

25L-25R-07 · Post by **25L-25R-07** » 08 Feb 2005, 11:06

I hear on the radio that Bush arr on the 20/02/05 and dep on 22/02/05