Last Update: 11/06/2010
NEWS & UPDATES
SPECIAL: DACT 2010 IN COLLABORATION WITH SPANISH AIR FORCE WEB SITE.
The Spanish Air Force (Ejercito del Aire, EdA) is carrying out a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) Exercise at Gando Air Base, Canary Islands , from feb the 1st to feb the 12th. Fighters from all the combat units of the EdA will take part, Mirage F-1 from Ala 14, EF-18 Hornet from Alas 12, 15 and 46, Eurofighter Typhoon from Ala 11, plus United States Air Force (USAF) F- 15C Eagle from 493rd Fighter Squadron. The exercise will also include the participation of an E-3 Sentry from NATO Component, and the Search and Rescue coverage will be assigned to the 802 Squadron. I will be uploading videos covering this important exercise in the coming days and weeks.
Gallery: Joint Operations DACT 2010.(11/06/2010).
A selection of photos where we can see American and Spannis fighters together during the DACT 2010 Campaign. Photos by Edilia Luis y Alejandro Afonso.
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: Spotter's Day.(11/06/2010).
Gallery: ALA 15 DACT 2010. (11/06/2010).
A selection of photos of EF-18M from Ala 15 (Wing 15th) taken during DACT 2010 Campaign. Photos by Edilia Luis y Alejandro Afonso.
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: ALA 15.(11/06/2010).
A HIGHER QUALITY VERSION OF THIS VIDEO CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE(video details: lenght: 7:30 min, size 116 Mb
Gallery: ALA 11 DACT 2010. (11/06/2010).
A selection of photos of Eurofighter Typhoon from Ala 11 (Wing 11th) taken during DACT 2010 Campaign. Photos by Edilia Luis y Alejandro Afonso.
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: ALA 11.(11/06/2010).
Gallery: 493rd Fighter Squadron DACT 2010.(11/06/2010).
A selection of photos of F-15C from USAFE's 493rd Fighter Squadron taken during DACT 2010 Campaign. Photos by Edilia Luis y Alejandro Afonso.
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: 493rd Fighter Squadron.(11/06/2010).
Gallery: 462 SQUADRON DACT 2010.(11/06/2010).
A selection of photos of EF-18A+ from Ala 46 (Wing 46th) taken during DACT 2010 Campaign. Photos by Edilia Luis y Alejandro Afonso.
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: 462 SQN.(11/06/2010).
Gallery: Group Photo DACT 2010.(11/06/2010).
An airplane from each of the combat units of the Spannish Air Force that took part in the DACT 2010 Campaign, where put together, in order of taking a group photo to commemorate the good results obtained during the exercise. Photos by Alejandro Afonso
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: Conclusion.(11/06/2010).
Gallery: ALA 12 DACT 2010.(11/06/2010).
A selection of photos of EF-18M from Ala 12 (Wing 12th) taken during DACT 2010 Campaign. Photos by Edilia Luis y Alejandro Afonso.
Revista Avión Revue Internacional May Issue.(11/06/2010).
In may issue of Avion Revue International Magazine, we have included an article about the DACT 2010.
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: Intro. & Goals.(19/03/2010).
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: Wing 14th (Mirage F-1M).(19/03/2010).
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: NATO E-3 Sentry.(19/03/2010).
A HIGHER QUALITY VERSION OF THIS VIDEO CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE(video details: lenght: 6:34 min, size 101 Mb)
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: Wing 12th (EF-18M).(19/03/2010).
Video: VIDEO DACT 2010: Gando Air Base.(19/03/2010).
A HIGHER QUALITY VERSION OF THIS VIDEO CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE(video details: lenght: 3:31 min, size 55 Mb)
Gallery: PHOTOS DACT 2010(19/03/2010).
A good number of images taken during the DACT have been included in the Spanish Air Firce Official Web Site. Most of the pictures have been taken by: Major Caamaño (Wing 12th), Major Ballesta (Wing 11th), Edilia Luis (thefightercommunity) and Alejandro Afonso (thefightercommunity).
Video: VIDEO PRESENTACION DACT 2010(02/02/2010).
A HIGHER QUALITY VERSION OF THIS VIDEO CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE(video details: lenght: 2:21 min, size 36.6 Mb
NEW DVD: AIR SHOW SOLOS.(18/12/2009).
“AIR SHOW SOLOS” is the title of a new DVD that is available from December 2009. The DVD includes a selection of some of the world best Air Show Solo Display Teams, that fly some of the most advanced airplanes. Watch the extreme agility of the F- 16C Viper and Saab Gripen, the peculiar helicopter/airplane flight of the BA-609 Tilt Rotor prototype, the manoeuvrability of the tactical transports C-27J Spartan and the huge C-17 Globemaster III, the aerobatics of the most recent French fighter, the Rafale, the low speed and high angle of attack capabilities of the F/A- 18F Superhornet, the power of the advanced Eurofighter Typhoon, the gracility of the gigantic Airbus A380, and the spectacular moves of the revolutionary trust vectoring fighter F-22A Raptor. Also in the DVD are the Boeing B-757, the CF-18 Hornet, the mighty bomber Avro Vulcan and more. Ester the world of “AIR SHOW SOLOS” and enjoy of 105 minutes of non-stop air show action.In this link you can find more information: how to buy it, the chapter list etc
Revista Aeronáutica y Astronáutica DECEMBER ISSUE.(18/10/2009).
In the December's issue we have contributed to Revista Aeronáutica y Astronáutica with an article about the Spanish Air Force Wing 46. The artivcle have an exclusive interview with Major Esteban, Comander on 462 Fighter Squadron, which operates EF-18A+ HORNET.
Video: A-10C Thunderbolt II Display at the Cleveland Air Show.(23/10/2009).
Captain Johnnie Green, A-10 East Coast Demo Team Pilot, puts the Thunderbolt II to the limit during this fantastic display carried out the last day of the Cleveland Air Show.
Article in Spanish: F-117A Stealth Fighter.(23/10/2009).
Article about the Mighty F-117 Stealth Fighter, were we have a look at its history, its performances, and its combat record. There also a reflection about the suitability of the F-22 as a replacement. This article was published in Aerowings Magazine Issue number 7, in june 2008. This article can be downloaded here in pdf format.
Photo:USAF
Gallery: Clevaland Air Show 2009.(23/10/2009).
A selection of images taken by Vanessa Rodríguez showing some of the participants of the most recent edition of this great American Air Show.
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