Continue reading]]> A father and son, sharing a deep passion for restoring vintage watches and airplanes, have combined their love for both into something truly special.

Inspired by the legendary SV-4B, an aircraft that played a pivotal role in Belgian aviation history, they’ve  crafted a watch that honors its legacy. Built in Alfred Renard’s factory in Evere, the SV-4B was the backbone of the Belgian Air Force’s training fleet after World War II.

This limited edition watch, with only 65 pieces available, is more than just a timepiece – it’s a tribute to the spirit of innovation and excellence. Each watch features the iconic silhouette of the SV-4B on a sleek black dial, and the case back is engraved with a unique number from V 1 to V 65, making each one as unique as the plane it represents.

Pre-orders are now open! Secure your piece of aviation history today by visiting https://www.sv-4.com/ or clicking the image below.

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A Stampe & Vertongen SV-4. (For illustration purpose. This is not the crashed aircraft). (Photo Pete Webber (CC BY-SA 2.0))

A Stampe & Vertongen  Stampe SV-4 crashed near the Angers-Marcé airport on Saturday the 4th of July, killing its pilot. The second crew member was hospitalized and is in critical condition. Both crew members and the aircraft were part of Stampe Aéro Passion, an association based at the Angers-Marcé airport.

The causes of the accident are not yet known. The aircraft involved appears to be F-PTTL, an SV-4 with a Lycoming O-320 engine.

Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims of this tragic accident and their relatives and friends.

Sources:

• Ouest France | Un crash d’avion fait un mort et un blessé grave près de l’aéroport d’Angers-Marcé

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(Photo courtesy © BAPA)

The Belgian Aviation Preservation Association (BAPA) recently added a “classic aircraft from the future” to its collection !

The aircraft in question is the most recent variant of the famous Stampe & Vertongen SV-4 : the SV4-RS, built by Ultralight Concept.

The SV4-RS is an ultralight version of the SV-4 designed and built by Raoul Severin. The airframe received by the BAPA is one of the prototypes that underwent and survived stress tests in order to obtain the type’s certification in several countries.

The BAPA intends to complete and reassemble the airframe in order to showcase the construction technique of this specific variant.

Ultralight Concept acquired the original Stampe SV.4 blueprints in 2007 and designed this lightweight version by changing the construction techniques and materials, which made it possible to lower the empty weight from 560 kg to 295 kg.

Stampe SV4-RS Promo 2017

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Source: Email from BAPA