A pictorial view of an EF-18A from Grupo 15, armed only with a single AIM-9L Sidewinder training round, over inhospitable terrain.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

EF-18A C.15-34/‘15-21’, of Grupo 15, armed with an air defence weapon load of six AIM-9L Sidewinders and two AIM-7 Sparrows. Yellow bands around the missiles signify that they are live rounds, as opposed to the training missiles usually carried during exercises.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

With vortices streaming off the wingtips EF-18A, C.14-46/‘12-04’, is configured for landing with flaps deflected and undercarriage lowered

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

During the period September 1992 to December 1994, all Spanish Hornets were subjected to an upgrade programme performed by McDonnell Douglas and CASA technicians, at Zaragoza Air Base.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

This Hornet (C.15-67/‘12-25’) of Grupo 12 is configured for ground attack, armed with a Rockeye cluster weapon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

All future pilots destined for Hornet squadrons will be trained by 153 Escuadron at Zaragoza.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet - СШАUSA - 1979