This AV8S is history in Europe. Escadrilla 8 was disbanded in August 1996. The Matadors were sold to the Thai Navy but stayed on Rota for about a year. During this period the Thai personnel were trained by the Spanish Navy people about operating the Matadors. After this the Matadors left to Thailand.
 
 
 

The AV8B replaced the AV8S and the first from a badge of 12 was delivered in 1987. Since then 3 AV8B's were lost by accidents. This 01-907 was participating an exercise on Zaragoza in 1995 and is equipped with a camo gun pot and  small training bombs.
 
 

An AB212ASW hovering above the platform of Zaragoza. Although the main task is antisubmarine warfare they are also used for other tasks like people transport and SAR missions.
 
 

This AB212ASW ia wearing the "old" blue scheme. This picture is made in 1988 on Rota, the main base of the Spanish Naval Aviation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Spanish Navy uses two versions of the SH-3 Sea King. The normal SH3H and this versions for AEW operations and easily recognizable. This SH3 AEW is preparing the take off from Rota.
 
 
 
 
 
 

The normal SH3H Sea King in old colors. In total 18 Sea Kings from both versions were purchased by the Spanish Navy.

In the eighties two Piper PA-24 Comanche's were used for liaison tasks. In December 1988 they were put out of service and were standing wfu on Rota for years. The 401 is here seen ops on the platform of Rota.