Another clue... the base was named after a 'lighter than air' military aviator who died in Passchendaele in 1918 when he was shot down during a reconnaissance mission. By coincidence, the question ‘France or Germany’ from the previous post, can be used here. His first name was of French origin and his last name was of German origin. The airbase had mainly (or even only) tethered balloons in its inventory.
[Edit] oops, I was interrupted while typing the post, and when finishing it, the right answer was already there!! Congrats asw22!!
Indeed, the pre WW II airbase in Zellik, named after Cpt-Cdr. Serge Eckstein, was turned into a military depot after WW II and de-militarised in 1995. This building is about the only thing that remains of the pre WW II era. On GE you can find it at 50°53'31.50"N 4°16'19.00"E
See also
Panoramio - Photo of Zellik/Asse, oude ballonloods Panoramio - Photo of Zellik/Asse, oude ballonloods van de luchtvaartkazerne Serge Eckstein
Last edited by DIBO; 21st Jan 2014 at 21:55.