The 45th Air Force Group (Spanish: 45 Grupo de Fuerzas Aéreas) is a unit of the Spanish Air and Space Force responsible for air transportation of the Spanish royal family, the Prime Minister and high-ranking government officials. In addition, it also transports personnel and material on international missions of the Spanish Armed Forces.
The unit is based in Torrejón Air Base, 24 kilometres (15 mi) away from Madrid.
Fleet overview
Currently, the 45th Group fleet is composed by 2 customized Airbus A310 in service since 2003 and 5 Dassault Falcon 900 in service since 2004. Since 2021, the Group also operates 3 Airbus A330 MRTT.
Helicopters
The VIP transport by helicopter is not responsibility of the 45th Air Force Group, this task is carried out by the 402th Air Force Squadron, which is part of the 48th Wing.
See also
- Air transports of heads of state and government
References
External links
- 45 Grupo de Fuerzas Aéreas Website
- Tour of Spanish Air Force A310
