Antwerp Airport was as busy as usual, with fighter jets roaring up and down the runway, propellers and wings kicking up a cloud of dust, which mixed with the engine exhaust fumes and lingered in the air, casting a faint smell of gasoline over the airport.
Albert I and Colonel Eden stood proudly at the edge of the airport waiting, behind them were several key officials of the new Belgian government and a military band, dressed in full regalia, lined up on both sides, holding various instruments, ready and waiting.
Albert I wore a rather exaggerated commander's uniform, with a sword hanging at his waist, looking imposing.
Colonel Eden wore a new military uniform, still of colonel rank, looking spirited, yet clearly serving as a "supporting role" for Albert I.
Albert I looked up at the sky, seeing no plane in sight, then turned to the person behind him and said, "Mr. Bo Yata, have you thought about what to say to the Brigadier General?"
