Madrid Dias de Hispanidad 12th of October

[Kurnass]

The defilé was preceded by a flyover from the Patrulla Aguila, and a C212 dropped two paras, one with a huge Spanish flag.
T.12B-70 / 72-17 CASA212-100

Formacion 1
SF-5M & EF-18B+
AE.9-012 / 23-06
AE.9-014 / 23-07
CE.15-02 / 15-71
CE.15-12 / 12-75

Formacion 2
Typhoon flight
C.16-47 / 14-47
CE.16-11 / 14-11
C.16-65 / 14-65
C.16-76 / 14-76
C.16-55 / 11-55
CE.16-07 / 11-07
CE.16-75 / 11-75
C.16-57 / 11-57

Formacion 3
Hornet flight
CE.15-06 / 15-75
C.15-27 / 15-14
C.15-31 / 15-18
C.15-39 / 15-26
C.15-51 / 12-09
C.15-46 / 12-04
C.15-34 / 12-50
C.15-49 / 12-07

Formacion 4
Matador flight
VA.1B-26 / 01-916
VA.1B-29 / 01-919
VA.1B-35 / 01-923
VA.1B-36 / 01-924

Formacion 5
PC-21
E.27-11 / 792-11
E.27-13 / 792-13
E.27-14 / 792-14
E.27-15 / 792-15
E.27-17 / 792-17
E.27-19 / 792-19
E.27-20 / 792-20
E.27-24 / 792-24

Formacion 6
A400M, Hornet, Typhoon
TK.23-07 / 31-27
C.15-67 / 15-33
C.16-42 / 11-42

Formacion 7
T.24-02 / 452-02 A.330-202
T.23-01 / 31-21 A.400M
T.23-11 / 31-31 A.400M

Formacion 8
T.22-1 / 451-01 A.310-304
T.18-01 / 45-40 Falcon 900B
TR.20-01 / 403-11 Ce.560

Formacion 9
D.4-03 / 37-03 CN.235MPA
EC-KEK 101 CN.235MPA
T.19B-21 / 09-501 CN.235VIGMA

Formacion 10
CL215T & CL415
UD.13T-23 / 43-23
UD.14-01 / 43-31
UD.14-03 / 43-33

Formacion 11
CN.235, C.295, C.212
T.19B-19 / 744-19
T.21-09 / 35-09
T.21-03 / 35-03
T.12B-67 / 72-12

Formacion 12
AS.332M1 & NH90-TTH
HT.21A-4 / 402-23
HD.29-16 / 803-16
HD.29-19 / 803-19

Formacion 13
EC.120 Patrulla Aspa
HE.25-03 / 782-03
HE.25-09 / 782-09
HE.25-10 / 78-29
HE.25-11 / 782-11
HE.25-14 / 782-14

Formacion 14
HE26-24/ET-187 EC.135
HA.28-09 ET-709 Tiger HAD
HA.28-12 ET-712
HT.29-15 ET-815 NH90-TTH
HT.29-22 ET-822
HT.17-20 ET-420 CH-47F
HT.17-21 ET-421
HT.17-23 ET-423

Formacion 15
HS.23-09 / 01-1009 SH-60B
HS.23-13 / 01-1014 SH-60F
HA.18-06 / 01-310 AB.212+

Formacion 16
Guardia Civil
HU.26-09 / 09-306 EC.135P2
HU.30-03 / 09-403 SA.365N3
HU.30-04 / 09-404 SA.365N3

Formacion 17
EC-LOS EC.135 Policia Nacional
EC-IGM AS.365 Customs
EC-LFQ AW.139 SASEMAR

Formacion 18
Patrulla Aguila

From most aircraft only the codes were read.
Most of these serials were confirmed at local airbases the day before

[Davem245]

Hi,

The Missing EC135 was HE26-24/ET-187

DAVEM

[steve rogers]

Where was fly past viewed from?

Thanks
Steve Rogers

[Kurnass]

Close to the Stadium Bernabeu, at the Avenida Concha Espina

[Kurnass]

Hi,

The Missing EC135 was HE26-24/ET-187

DAVEM

Gracias!

[Doughnut]

OK that's an impressive list. Assume this is Spain's National day celebrations, is the flypast always this big or was this year a special occasion ?

[Kurnass]

OK that's an impressive list. Assume this is Spain's National day celebrations, is the flypast always this big or was this year a special occasion ?

It’s an annual event. Can’t tell if it’s much bigger than normal. I’ve seen reports of of over 50 aircraft in the past, but also of only Patrulla Aguila participating.

For us it was a gamble, didn’t know what to expect until the rehearsals started last week. But it paid off.

Edit: I’ve just checked some previous years. It seems to be a bigger parade in recent years
2015 53 planes, 2016 52, 2017 78, 2018 75, 2019 76 planes participated.

[Olly]

What time does the Madrid flypast take place on 12 Oct?

Many thanks

Dave

[Kurnass]

If I remember correct, it’s late morning. Around 11 or 11:30

[sjoerd]

And can anyone advise the route the take overhead the capital?

[Kurnass]

The defile is being held at the P.o de la Castellana, from south to north.
Patrulla Aguila first flies perpendicular to this road from west to east, over Stadium Bernabeu.
After that they will close the parade, by following the same route as the other participants. So they don’t ruin the defilé with their smoke as sometimes happens over Paris.

(All of the above happened this way in 2022, as it was my first Spanish defile, I assume this is the normal procedure, but no guarantee)

[sjoerd]

Thanks Kurnass, very helpfull info!

[Kurnass]

I’m looking forward to another try this year, hopefully as interesting as last years parade

[steve rogers]

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Hispanidad Madrid 2023: parade, concerts and program
Hispanic Day - National Holiday - October 12
Madrid Happy People
09/13/2023
Updated
09/14/2023
14 mins ago
Hispanic Heritage Day or National Holiday of Spain is October 12 in Madrid .

The national holiday of October 12 was approved by the Spanish Government on the occasion of the IV centenary of the discovery of America in 1892.

En una reunión del Consejo de Ministros del 17 de septiembre de ese año se eligió esa fecha por ser el día en que las carabelas de Colón llegaron al Nuevo Mundo. Antes de tomarse la decisión el Gobierno consultó con los Gobiernos de Estados Unidos y de las repúblicas hispano-americanas, que se adhirieron casi unánimemente a la iniciativa. También lo hizo Italia, patria de Colón.

La celebración del Día de la Fiesta Nacional es el día en que los españoles recordamos la historia milenaria de nuestro país y ponemos en valor el papel que actualmente representa España en el escenario internacional y el compromiso diario de nuestras Fuerzas Armadas con la sociedad.

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Museos día de la Hispanidad
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Madrid Happy People
Hispanidad 2023
Este año Madrid celebra la Hispanidad 2023 del 6 al 15 de octubre.

La programación contará con numerosas actividades repartidas en varios escenarios de la región madrileña.

17 artistas de primer nivel, de 17 países distintos, ofrecerán conciertos gratuitos por todo Madrid.

Contará con escenarios en lugares tan populares como la Plaza Mayor, la Plaza de España, el Matadero de Madrid y la Plaza de Cibeles.

There will also be exhibitions, workshops, recitals, gastronomic days, theatrical performances and concerts in cultural spaces in the region and in key points of the capital such as the Barrio de las Letras, Chamberí or Madrid de los Austrias.

Carlos you live in concert
It will be the most outstanding event.

As Camilo did last year, there will be a free concert by Carlos Vives on Saturday, October 14 in Madrid's Plaza de la Independencia, next to the Puerta de Alcalá .

The artist will take advantage of the moment to celebrate the 30 years of 'La gota frida', the vallenato with which the Colombian achieved “enormous success around the world.”

An event with free entry for all audiences where you can enjoy the music of this internationally renowned artist.

Events October 12
The events for 2023 have not yet been confirmed, but we will tell you what last year's events were like to give you an idea:

The Honors Battalion of the Royal Guard begins to join the Plaza de Lima at 10:00 and the events will begin with the arrival of the kings of Spain and the Infanta Sofía to the Plaza de Lima in Madrid at 10:30. They will then be greeted by the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and by the chief of the Defense Staff, Army General Teodoro Esteban López Calderón.

Afterwards, the military honors , the parachute jump and the solemn raising of the national flag take place . When the flag flies, a tribute is usually held to all those people who gave their lives for the country.

The parachutist's jump will be made from an AVIOCAR T-12 aircraft of the 741st Air Force Squadron. The planned height for the launch will be 1,500 meters and the opening of the parachutes will take place at a height of 1,100 meters.

Once these events are concluded, the land and air parade begins at 11:00 with all the troops mentioned above. First the members of the Air Force with an aerial display and later those of the Army.

The starting point is the Plaza de Cuzco , from which the Security Forces walk until they reach the final point located in Nuevos Ministerios.

In detail, the parade will travel along Paseo de la Castellana until ending at the intersection with Raimundo Fernández Villaverde.

We will be able to see the live broadcast of the military events on the La 1 channel of TVE starting at 11:00.

After the Parade there will be the reception offered by the kings at the Royal Palace . The powers of the State, the members of the Government, the Board and spokespersons of Congress and Senate, the president of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijoo, the regional presidents, former presidents of the Government and presidents of other institutions such as the Council of State, are invited to it. the Court of Accounts, the Ombudsman and the State Attorney General.


Madrid military parade
The Madrid military parade is one of the main events of this holiday and takes place on the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid.

4,000 soldiers participated .

Military parade tour of Madrid's Hispanic Heritage Day
The military parade takes place on Paseo de la Castellana:

Starting Point: Plaza de Cuzco.
Royal Tribune: Plaza de Lima.
End Point: Crossing of Paseo de la Castellana with Raimundo Fernández Villaverde and Joaquín Costa streets.
military air parade
The aerial military parade is made up of the Command Group, the CLAEX, aircraft with expeditionary capacity and external projection, Civil Guard aircraft, Army aircraft, ships that defend the national airspace and ends with the Águila Patrol flying over with the colors of the national flag.

Formation 1: Parade Command. Hunting and attack and formation of it.
– 2 CE-15 (Command) 12th Wing.
– 2 AE-9M 23rd Wing.

Formation 2: Hunt and attack.
– 4 C/CE-16 Wing 14.
– 4 C/CE-16 Group 11.

Formation 3: Hunt and attack.
– 4 C/CE-15 Wing 15.
– 4 C/CE-15 Wing 12.

Formation 4: Hunt and attack.
– 4 AV-8B from the 9th FLOAM Squadron.

Training 5: In-flight training.
– 8 E-27 (Pilatus) AGA.

Training 6: In-flight refueling.
– 1 TK-23 31st Wing.
– 1 C-15 15th Wing.
– 1 C-16 11th Wing.

Training 7: Operational transportation.
– 1 T-24 (Command) Group 45.
– 2 T-23 Wing 31.

Training 8: Strategic transportation, air evacuation, State Action and reconnaissance.
– 1 T-22 Group 45.
– 1 T-18 Group 45.
– 1 TR-20 CECAF.

Training 9: Maritime surveillance and rescue means.
– 1 D-4 Wing 48.
– 1 CN-235-300 SASEMAR.
– 1 CN-235MP Air Force of the Civil Guard.

Training 10: Firefighting.
– 3 UD-13/14 Group 43.

Formation 11: Tactical transport.
– 1 T-19 GRUEMA.
– 2 T-21 Wing 35.
– 1 T-12 Wing 37.

Formation 12: Helicopter Group Command.
– 1 HT/D-21/27 (Command) 402 Squadron.
– 2 HD-29 803 Squadron.

Training 13: Teaching helicopters.
– 5 HD-25 (ASPA Patrol) 78th Wing.

Formation 14: Army Helicopters.
– 1 HE-26 ACAVIET MADOC.
– 2 HA-28 BHELA I FAMET.
– 2 HT-29 BHELMA III FAMET.
– 3 HT-17 BHELTRA V FAMET.

Formation 15: Navy Helicopters.
– 1 AB-212 3rd Squadron.
– 1 SH60B 10th Squadron.
– 1 SH60F 5th Squadron.

Formation 16: Civil Guard Air Service (Rotary Wing).
– 1 EC-135P2+ Civil Guard Air Service.
– 2 AS-365N3 Civil Guard Air Service.

Formation 17: State Means of Action (Rotary Wing).
– 2 E135 National Police Corps.
– 1 AS365 State Tax Administration Agency.
– 1 AW139 SASEMAR

Formation 18: Closing of the parade.
– 7 E-25 (Eagle Patrol) General Air Academy

[steve rogers]

Hope this is helpful to anyone going

Regards
Steve Rogers

[Kurnass]

Looks like an almost exact copy of last year. But I’m not complaining

[Alf]

Where was fly past viewed from?

Thanks
Steve Rogers

In the past some good views were had from Torrejón as all the jets departed for the flypast, lots of people there so no issues with viewing or photography, and for the numbers people more jets than in the flypast as the spares were there to. Similar the night before for the helicopters which were at at Cuatro Vientos. Not sure if it is still the same.

[Doughnut]

Looks like an almost exact copy of last year. But I’m not complaining

That is because it is last years list as the press release says

"Events October 12
The events for 2023 have not yet been confirmed, but we will tell you what last year's events were like to give you an idea:"

[Kurnass]

Oops… well, let’s hope they will produce something quite equal this year, for the amount of aircraft

[Kurnass]

According to Spanish Twitter accounts, tomorrow the first rehearsal will take place over Madrid.