Seen on approach to its Gando during exercise Ocean Sky 2023 is Spanish Air Force EF-18M Hornet C.15-31 with code 15-22. Ala 15's main mission is the defense and protection of Spanish airspace. In addition, it conducts air-to-air and air-to-ground combat operations, both in national and international missions, as seen here. The badge of this unit is a Tiger with the phrase "Quien ose paga" or Whoever dares pays in English.

Gando was the scene of exercise Ocean Sky 2023. EF-18M C.15-31 with code 15-18 is operated by Ala 15 and can be seen here against the ocean backdrop returning from a late afternoon mission.

Photographer: Lucio Alfieri

Spotting Day Sirio 2022. Base Aerea de Gando en Gran Canaria.

Together with EF-18A(M) C15-35/15-22