San Javier Welcomes King Felipe Vi Again

JUST 1 period aft his past visit, King Felipe VI was backmost successful San Javier connected July 14 to coming serviceman commissions to 124 caller lieutenants astatine nan General Air Academy.

Graduation ceremonial astatine nan Air Academy

The arena marked nan graduation of cadets who trained utilizing some nan retired C-101 craft and nan caller PC-21 Pilatus, which is now nan modular for formation training.

King Felipe successful San Javier Image: Casa de SM el Rey

Ceremony highlights

The ceremonial took spot successful nan academy’s courtyard and included subject honours and nan nationalist anthem. King Felipe, who himself graduated from nan academy successful 1989, awarded nan apical students successful each specialty and reviewed nan troops.

King Felipe successful San Javier Image: Casa de SM el Rey

A prestigious tradition

The Air Academy, now successful its 82nd year, welcomed astir 1,000 guests, including subject leaders and section officials.

King Felipe successful San Javier Image: Casa de SM el Rey

National spotlight connected San Javier

This high-profile royal sojourn erstwhile again puts San Javier successful nan nationalist spotlight, highlighting nan value of nan academy successful training Spain’s early Air Force officers.

King Felipe successful San Javier Image: Casa de SM el Rey

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