Aircraft Photo of C.15-28 | McDonnell Douglas EF-18M Hornet | Spain - Air Force | AirHistory.net #844531
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:C.15-28
Military Code:15-15
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas EF-18M Hornet
C/n (msn):608/A514
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
Unit Markings:Ala 12
Location
City / Airport:Gran CanariaMap
Region / Country:Canary Islands, Spain
Airport Codes:ICAO: GCLP   IATA: LPA   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:25 October 2023
Photo by:Wim Sonneveld
Photo ID: 844531
Photo Comment

Seen on approach to its Gando during exercise Ocean Sky 2023 is Spanish Air Force EF-18M Hornet C.15-28 with code 15-15. 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.

This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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