DACT Canarias 2012

[BatmanIX]

Hi all,

Below are a few images from a visit to Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria last week where the Spanish Air Force held a Dissimilar Air Combat Training Exercise. Sadly no Mirage F1's were present for the exercise whilst we were there.

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Cheers,
Paul

[DeanW]

Mirage 2000s and Spanish hardware - top stuff!

[scotthldr]

Great stuff, can never tire of looking at EdlA aircraft. Take it you didn't get any troubles from the local or mil police, I think they are pretty lenient nowadays at Gando as long as you stay on the hill.

[swingy]

cracking set of pictures.

[Tommy]

Cracking pictures!

Can anyone tell me what the little black X on a white square is on the tail of most Spanish aircraft is/means? Plus, is it just an air force thing? I notice it isn't on the navy harriers?

[bigfatron]

Great set, No 15 is immense.

[scotthldr]

Cracking pictures!

Can anyone tell me what the little black X on a white square is on the tail of most Spanish aircraft is/means? Plus, is it just an air force thing? I notice it isn't on the navy harriers?

It's the standard fin flash for the Spanish Military, stems from the days of the Spanish Civil War when Nationalist forces led by General Franco used the markings on there a/c. I think none of the Armada a/c use it, although the Army do.
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[kjshaw01]

What a superb set of pics, every one of em

Kev

[TonyO]

Nice swan Paulie, looked like a trip with plenty of variety, intrigued how the CASA 101 managed to fly that far!

[urkles]

Every single one a winner, brilliant post and very interesting

[capercaillie]

Excellent set, F27M is still interesting although shame they no longer have the gloss white/grey scheme.

[bigcrow]

Quality set mate, great to see the KC-130 still in the old camo, nice low approach for shots as well...

[st24]

More great stuff. God you're annoying

[Davef68]

It's the standard fin flash for the Spanish Military, stems from the days of the Spanish Civil War when Nationalist forces led by General Franco used the markings on there a/c. I think none of the Armada a/c use it, although the Army do.
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Bit like the Fleet Air Arm don't carry the fin flash that the RAF aircraft do.

Lovely shots - you forget how capable an Air Arm Spain have until you see that - Typhoon. F-18 and Harrier (as well as the Mirage F1s)

[IanOlder]

Hard to pic a favourite, and a fine mix of Spanish types.

[BatmanIX]

No problems with base security at all.
Casa 101's may have had to fuel stop in Morrocco Tony?

Many thanks for the comments,
Paul

[DanBeeden]

Something different - really nice selection

[747woody]

Good stuff Paul!

[soundbarrier]

Nice Paul , it looks like I missed a great event ...

[Arno 01]

Long way to go, but what a great set, thanks for posting

[redbearing]

great set, pick on the bunch for me, the top of wing Hornet

robert

[rv8tor]

Superb set!
Spanish government astute enough to realise the need to keep their Harriers flying .............................