The Spanish VIP Helicopters; Madrid-Cuatro Vientos, October 9, 2014

75 Years Spanish Air Force, part 1; Text and Photograph's by Alex van Noye

The Spanish VIP helicopter fleet is stationed at the Spanish airbase Cuatro Vientos in Madrid. The helicopters are assigned to ALA 48 which is composed of Escuadron 402 and Escuadron 803. The 402 Esc is a normal transport squadron and is equipped with the AS332 Super Puma and AS532 Cougar. The 803 Esc is the VIP unit and is equipped with the white AS332 Super Puma. These helicopters are deployed to transport persons such as government officials and the Spanish royal family through Spain during official occasions. ALA 48 has one platform at this airport at its disposal. Also the Spanish police is using Cuatro Vientos for its aircraft and helicopter fleet.