| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | C15-65 |
| Other Marks: | 12-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas EF-18A Hornet |
| C/n (msn): | 892/A587 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Ala 12 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Gran CanariaMap |
| Region / Country: | Canary Islands, Spain |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: GCLP IATA: LPA Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) 2017 |
| Photo Date: | 25 January 2017 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 326265 |
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The fake canopy on the Hornet's belly, to make enemy fighter pilots think the aircraft is turning in the other direction, was a Canadian invention I believe. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 January 2021, and has since been viewed 186 times. |