43 Grupo 2022

Video from the channel Canadair 415 about Canadair CL-415, linked on its Above Ten Thousand entry. Duration: 3:10. Language: Spanish. Video type: Documentary.

This short piece presents the 43rd Air Force Group of the Spanish Air Force, whose main mission is fighting forest fires. In summer all its personnel are at work, and in winter the unit prepares for the next campaign, although it remains on alert 365 days a year from Torrejón.

The unit's flight trainer is shown, where emergencies, instrument flight and cockpit coordination are practiced.

The mechanics' work is also explained. Flight mechanics, since the aircraft is designed for three crew members, prepare the aircraft and carry out the post-flight check. Ground mechanics handle inspections every 50 hours, breakdowns and replacing parts based on flight hours.