| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | C15-72 |
| Military Code: | 12-30 |
| 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): | 941/A594 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Ala 12 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | AlbaceteMap |
| Country: | Spain |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LEAB IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2025 |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan Verschuuren |
| Photo ID: | 850866 |
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This Hornet makes a sharp turn towards Albacete's runway 27 during TLP 25/3. I saw my first Ala 12 Hornets at their homebase of Torrejon in 1989 when the unit was transitioning from the Phantom to the Hornet. 36 years later, Hornets still play a major role in the Spanish Air Force. This photo is copyright © Jonathan Verschuuren, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 September 2025, and has since been viewed 102 times. |