
Aircraft | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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. It was added on 8 September 2025, and has since been viewed 74 times. |