The Spanish Air Force base at Gando, where the main international airport of Gran Canaria is co-located, is the home of the Ala 46 (46th Wing) of the Spanish Air Force. The Wing is comprised of a single squadron (the 462nd) of McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A/B+ Hornets, together with the 802nd Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron, equipped with CN-235D and Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma. These Hornets celebrated their 20th anniversary of service on the 19th of January. Our contributor George Karavantos, visited the base and brings you the story of the Spanish Hornets which also celebrate their 35 years of service with Ejercito del Aire. Read more here
