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The frigate SPS 'Alvaro de Bazan ', part of the First Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG-1), has conducted exercises in the Mediterranean with the Battle Group of the aircraft carrier USS 'Enterprise'.
The meeting between the two groups allowed the ten ships practice together at sea. The frigate 'Alvaro de Bazan' conducted war exercises and anti-aircraft surface to air assets provided by the US aircraft carrier.
Finally, the Spanish ship was fuel in the US oil Sea 'Supply', which provided 270,000 liters of fuel in about 30 minutes.
The frigate 'Alvaro de Bazan' is integrated from the 18th of March in SNMG-1 ships with FGS Rheinland Pfalz, HMCS Charlottetown and HNLMS De Ruyter. The fleet participates in Operation Active Endeavour to combat terrorism in the Mediterranean.


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Perhaps the first Eurofighter Typhoon (C.16-51) in the 14th Wing (Los Llanos, Albacete) of the 'Ejército del Aire'.



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The frigate SPS 'Méndez Núñez' left its base at Ferrol on 17 March to participate in the SIRIO-12 Air Force exercices.
This year is the most important of spanish armed forces whose aim is to achieve air superiority in our air space, to prevent their use to a potential enemy. In this framework is particularly relevant use of the AEGIS combat system of the frigate, which makes it an invaluable tool in this type of operation.
For this, she was deployed from 20 to 22 March south of the Balearic Islands and in the Alboran Sea. During this period was fully integrated into the Air Defense System and worked with the Air Operations Center Air Force in maintaining a complete presence at the national airspace through the detection, classification and identification of contacts.
During simulated hostile attack she was able to fight against fighter jets F-18 and Harrier AV-8B PLUS, acting as enemies that threatened the country.
This navigation also allowed collaborations with the Coast Artillery Regiment nº 4 during the passage of the Straits of Gibraltar and with the HNLMS 'Van Amstel' in back transit.

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The 46th Wing, the Air Combat Command (MACOM), and the Public Affairs Office of the Spanish Air Force are organizing a spotter's day on April the 24th (*), in order to offer professional and amateur photographers, who love aviation, the opportunity to see and take pictures of all the combat aircraft that are taking part in the Dissimilar Air Combar Training Campaign (DACT) 2012 that is going to be held at Gando Air Base (Gran Canaria, Canary Islands).


Those photographers wishing to attend must send an email to:

aal@thefightercomunity.com

Writing in the subject: Spotters Day DACT 2012


And including the following information:
-Full Name
-ID or Passport number
-Nationality
-Links to the websites where you have published your photos.
-Articles or photos published in aviation related magazines (if any).
-Any other information related to your activities as a spotter.


It must be taken into account that the number of registrations is limited, the last day to submit your registration is 10th April.

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The aircraft participating in this exercise include French Air Force Mirage- 2000C , Spanish Air Force EF-18, Eurofighter Typhoon and Mirage F-1, Spanish Navy AV-8B Harrier II and a NATO AWACS E-3 Sentry.
The DACT (Dissimilar Air Combat Training) Campaign is developed and coordinated by the Spanish Air Force combat Comand. The main goal of this exercice is the advanced training of fighter pilots in air combat tactics by using mock up air combats with dissimilar fighter.

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The combat supply ship SPS 'Patiño', participating in Operation Atalanta European Union in the Indian Ocean, has made a non-cooperative aproach to a 'dhow' identified as "Yemeni-39 ', one of the boats included in the list of 'dhows' suspected of piracy-related and usually operating in the southern Arabian Sea.
The aproach occurred after the 'Patiño' conducted an overnight hidden course, once there were strong indications that the 'Yemeni-39' had participated in the attack on the merchant ship 'Blue Diamond'.
In the registration of the ship has located 16 people and have found two assault rifles AK-47, two RPG grenades launchers with its load projection and a pistol.
Later, the suspects and confiscated material were transported aboard the ship 'Patiño'. Following a medical examination of occupants and verify their good health, captain and mechanic of the 'dhow', both of Yemeni nationality, will be delivered to the authorities in Yemen to the north of the island of Socotra. The other occupants, all of Somali origin, will be landed on the northern coast of Somalia.


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His Majesty the King presided official opening of the remodeled Plaza of Spain in Mostar (Bosnia-Herzegovina), to mark the 20th anniversary of the arrival of spanish armed forces to the Balkan country. Attending the ceremony were the acting president of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegovic, the mayor, Ljubo Beslic, Spanish Defense Minister Peter Morenés, and other authorities.


Many ordinary citizens also wanted to witness the act and thus pay particular tribute to the more than 46,000 Spanish soldiers (most belonging to the Army) who for 18 years participated in this international mission, the longest of those made to the moment, which killed 22 soldiers and an interpreter.


In his speech, Ljubo Beslic thanked the "selfless sacrifice" demonstrated by spanish troops. He also recalled that the Plaza of Spain, located in the center of Mostar is a symbol of appreciation of the local population to the Spanish troops. The mayor said that from now on, the square should also symbolize the "building a better future" for the whole country. The remodeling of this space has lasted four years and has been financed entirely with Spanish funds.


During the ceremony, gave the corresponding honors, took place a wreath at the monument to those who gave their lives for Spain and unveiled a commemorative plaque. Then Juan Carlos met with President of Bosnia-Herzegovina and had the opportunity to visit the reconstructed Old Bridge of Mostar, which connects the two banks of the river Neretva.
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The vessel SPS 'Infanta Elena', participating in Operation Atalanta against piracy in the Indian Ocean, supported on Wednesday 28 March to several boats Somali fishermen in distress.
One such boats was adrift for two days, with the engine failed, without radio communication and two wounded on board. The doctor of the Spanish Patrol boarded the whaleboat, assisted the injured and watched the passengers overall.
At the same time, the strength of 'Infanta Elena' repaired the engine and provided the crew of the boat enough food and water to reach the nearest port of Mogadishu.
In addition, the provision of patrol 'Infanta Elena' sighted another whale to which assisted with food and water.
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During the last two weeks of March have carried out the exercise Sirius / Tormenta 2012. Organized by the Air Combat Command, in the same involved the aircrafts of all combat units and combat support Air Force and many of the auxiliary forces. The Command and Control System has been instrumental in developing the exercise, in which Armed Forces units implement different forms of employment of airpower. This is the most important exercise conducted by the Air Force throughout the year, both the number of aircraft, facilities and resources involved, as affected by the geographical size.
During the SIRIUS are implemented Air Defense plans that are not activated in time of peace. The purpose of this phase is to increase the level of training of Air Combat Command in the areas of command and control both fixed and deployable facilities. It also exercises the entities and sensors connectivity Army and Navy integrated into the Air Defense System. This means aerial work in two aspects, some of them mimicking the actions of a hypothetical enemy, and the other implementing those plans air defense. At this stage most of the units flying from its normal operating bases.
During TORMENTA missions are conducted against enemy air power to support ground forces through the planning and execution of air-ground operations with the use of live weapons. At this stage, the units involved unfold Zaragoza Air Base to use the air-ground weapons in Bardenas Reales training polygon. Here the spotlight falls on the units, and more specifically on training in the areas of planning and execution at the tactical level.
Thus, by employing a double-action campaign, which practices achieve air superiority and superiority in the confrontation, the Air Force maintains personnel trained both planning and control of operations, as forces responsible for implementing those plans. This training allows you to keep the machinery oiled internal Air Force so you can react quickly enough and effectively in times of crisis in which the Government deems necessary to its operation.
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The training ship SPS 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' has sailed this morning from Cadiz to begin its 83th cruise of instruction. Have embarked 69 midshipmen, who will perform part of its fourth year of study aboard.
A farewell to the ship attended the Admiral Chief of Staff of Armada, Admiral General Manuel Rebollo, and the Mayor of Cadiz, Teofila Martinez.
The ship will make its first stop in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife on April 7. Later visit Havana (Cuba) and then participate in the 'Opsail 2012', internationally renowned regatta, which will visit the ports of New York and Norfolk (USA).
East Coast of the United States will go to Saint-Malo (France) to start the race 'Tall Ships', organized by Sail Training International. In addition, the training ship will call at the Naval Academy, located in Marin (Pontevedra), to appear in the acts of Jura Flag and delivery of Royal Commissions on 16 July.
Finally, the vessel of the Armada will call at Lisbon before returning to Cadiz, where he will participate in events commemorating the bicentennial of the Constitution of Cadiz, between 26 and 30 July.
The SPS 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' (launched 1927) this year has delayed his departure for the modernization works carried out for 10 months, which have mainly affected the structure, equipment and systems of the engine.
The ship is commanded by Captain Alfonso Gomez Fernandez de Cordoba. It has a staff composed of 23 officers, 22 NCOs, 140 scale military army and navy and five civilians.
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Exercices of takeoffs and take on flight deck of an F-100 to increase the level of training of the Escorts 31st Squadron, helicopters pilots, and MIO team (Maritime Interdiction Operations) Marines of the 'Tercio Norte'.











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I always loved watching the Elcano depart from the Bay of Cadiz.

The training ship SPS 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' has sailed this morning from Cadiz to begin its 83th cruise of instruction. Have embarked 69 midshipmen, who will perform part of its fourth year of study aboard.







Photos by Orca in fotosdebarcos

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The Artillery Command (MACA) has undertaken the exercise "Support Accurate" I, from 24 to 31 March in the Training Center "San Gregorio", in Zaragoza. This live-fire exercise achieves the objectives of the Annual Plan Preparation MACA, that has been made ​​this year in a smaller format.


The "Support Accurate" has improved the specific preparation (as in 2011, has been used Control System Fire Support Talos) and the overall fighting hybrid threat, thanks to the participation of the Opposition Force Training Center.


The Logistics Support Group No. 61, belonging to the Brigade Logistics, has contributed to the success of the exercise deploying a structure SIGLE Management System (Army Logistics) on "San Gregorio" and applying modern procedures of logistical support, as R3SP (Rearm , Refuel, Resupply and Survey Point) and the deployment of delivery centers on wheels.
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