During the Spanish Air & Space Force Hornet Solo Display, an EF-18 Hornet from Ala 12 at Torrejón Air Base had to make a split-second evasive manoeuvre to dodge a flock of birds mid-flight. Here’s what the Air Force had to say: “Many of you have been asking us what happened during the Gijón air festival. One of our F-18s performed an evasive manoeuvre after detecting a flock of birds in its path. This is a standard safety protocol to protect both the pilot and the public. Our aviators are traine

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Watch as the Spanish Air and Space Force’s #A400M gets airborne over #FAMEX. ✈️🇲🇽 This airlifter is a real workhose and the backbone of air forces worldwide. Here’s why: 🪖 Transports up to 116 troops 🪂 Deploys up to 116 paratroopers 📦 Carries up to 37 tonnes of cargo 🚁 Lifts heavy, outsize carge like helicopters ⛽ Gives or receives fuel in-flight, significantly prolonging mission time 🏥 Conducts aeromedical evacuations 🛫 Operates on short, unprepared runways 🌎 Flies twice as far as othe