The Centro de Tropas de Operates Especiais (LAMEGO) of the Portuguese Army provided commandos for the special operations missions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987

F-16AM 15123 after landing at Monte Real after a mission - note that the Portuguese F-16s lack the usual drag 'chute container at the base of the tail.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

After the retirement of the last operational P-3Ps in 2011, the FAP now operates five P-3C CUP+ aircraft bought from the Netherlands in 2007 and modernised before being put into service with Esquadra 601.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed P-3 Orion - СШАUSA - 1958

Despite its age, the Alouette III is still used by the FAP for various missions such as armed support for air assault operations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Aviation Alouette III / SA.316 / SA.319 - ФранцияFrance - 1959

The Ejercito del Aire participated in this year's exercise - contributing, for the first time, four of its Eurofighters.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1994

RT12 also had a large land component, as one objective was improved coordination with special operation units of the Portuguese Exercito and Marinha. Here, Portuguese paratroops are making their way to the drop zone in a C295M.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA C.295 - ИспанияSpain - 1997