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Spain’s National Day military air parade is expected around 11:30 in Madrid
Spain’s Armed Forces are holding their annual National Day parade in central Madrid on October 12, presided over by King Felipe VI.
The event is due to begin at about 11:00 with the arrival of the King and Queen, military honours and an inspection of troops.
Paratroopers carrying the national flag are scheduled to jump before the aircraft flypast.
The air parade is expected around 11:30, though weather or the pace of the ceremony could change the timing.
It is planned to include 82 aircraft in 18 formations, including fighter jets, transport planes and helicopters.
The aircraft will fly from south to north over the Prado route, with some from state agencies such as the Guardia Civil and the traffic authority.
Their roles include rescue, traffic control, firefighting, medical evacuation and anti-drug operations.
Spain’s National Day military air parade in Madrid is expected to take place at about 11:30 on 12 October.
The timing may change because of weather or the pace of the ceremony.
The parade features 82 aircraft in 18 formations, including fighters, transport planes and helicopters.
The aircraft are expected to fly south to north over the Prado.
The wider event is presided over by King Felipe VI.
- Who
- Spain’s Armed Forces, with King Felipe VI presiding over the event.
- What
- A military air parade featuring aircraft from the armed forces and other state bodies.
- When
- 12 October, expected at about 11:30 in the morning; the timing may vary.
- Where
- Over the Prado in Madrid, flying from south to north.
- Why
- It is part of Spain’s National Day military parade.
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The event is scheduled to begin with the reception of the King and Queen.
Military honours and a troop review are scheduled to take place.
The air parade is expected to begin at about 11:30.
- Date
- 12 October
- Expected air parade time
- About 11:30
- Aircraft
- 82
- Formations
- 18
- Flight path
- Over the Prado, from south to north
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