A military helicopter from the Armilla Air Base was forced to make an emergency landing in Pinos Genil after its collided with power lines.
Helicopter Hits Power Lines
by Martin Myall •
Tag Archive for spanish air force
Bogus Nurse Arrested
by Martin Myall •
A man had been working as a nurse for the 061 ambulance service in Málaga for five years without raising any suspicion. But he was not what he claimed to be.
Aircraft Propeller Monument
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Port Authorities and the Spanish Air Force station in Motril have tightened their fraternal bond with the donation of an aircraft propeller as a monument.
Lost Paddle Surfing
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two young men disappeared whilst out paddle surfing off Playa de Huelin in Málaga. The empty board has since been located 15 nautical miles out.
Torre del Mar Airshow
by Louise Powell •
Make a note in your diary because this weekend Torre del Mar will be hosting their annual airshow, taking place on the 10th, 11th and 12th.
Jet Monument Moved
by Martin Myall •
Since the early 80s Motril has had an early jet aircraft on display at the top of town; it’s a Spanish Air Force HA-200 Saeta.
Plans For Motril Air Base
by Martin Myall •
(COE14/TVI07) With the non-stop arrival of illegal immigrants at Motril Port, the Central Government is thinking of turning the Motril Air Base into an illegal immigrant holding centre.
Two Forces Day Events
by Martin Myall •
The Aula de Pensamiento Francisco Javier de Burgos has organised two events; one in Motril, the other in Castell de Ferro, to commemorate the Spanish Air Forces presence here.
Motril UFO Sighting
by Martin Myall •
Thanks to the declassification of confidential Spanish Air Force documents, we now know that Motril had an official UFO sighting in 1979.
Bodies of Chopper Crew Found
by Martin Myall •
One week after the news of the Spanish helicopter accident taking place and one whole week of desperate hope, the bodies of the three crew were found inside the wreckage on the seabed.