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45th Wing
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| unit_name | 45th Wing | |
| native_name | Ala 45 | |
| image_size | 200px | |
| dates | 1956 – present | |
| country | Spain Kingdom of Spain | |
| branch | [[File:Emblem of the Spanish Air Force.svg | 23px]] Spanish Air and Space Force |
| type | Wing | |
| role | VIP, Air transport, air-to-air refuelling, MEDEVAC | |
| command_structure | General Air Command | |
| garrison | Torrejón Air Base | |
| garrison_label | Home station | |
| motto | ||
| colors | ||
| colors_label | ||
| equipment | See *Fleet overview* | |
| equipment_label | Aircraft | |
| flying_hours | 150,000 (2009) | |
| website | [Web site](https://ejercitodelaire.defensa.gob.es/EA/ejercitodelaire/es/organizacion/unidades/unidad/45-Grupo-de-Fuerzas-Aereas/) | |
| notable_commanders | ||
| identification_symbol_label | Squadron badge | |
| identification_symbol_2_label | Squadron codes | |
| identification_symbol_5_label |
The 45th Wing (), until 2025 known as 45th Air Force Group, is a wing of the Spanish Air and Space Force responsible for air transportation of the Spanish royal family, the prime minister and high-ranking government officials. In addition, it also transports personnel and material on international missions of the Spanish Armed Forces, as well as performing aerial refueling.
The unit is based in Torrejón Air Base, 24 km away from Madrid.
Fleet overview
Currently, the 45th Group fleet is composed by 2 customized Airbus A310 in service since 2003 and 5 Dassault Falcon 900 in service since 2004. Since 2021, the Group also operates 2 Airbus A330's and 1 Airbus A330 MRTT.
| Photo | Aircraft | No. of Aircraft | Introduced | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [[File:Spanish Air Force, T.22-1, Airbus A310-304 (35225030493).jpg | frameless | 150x150px]] | Airbus A310 | 2 | 2003 | One is intended for transportation of the Monarch and his family and the other for the transportation of the Prime Minister and other government ministers. |
| [[File:T18-4 F900(B) Spanish Royal Air Force VKO UUWW 1 (35141211375).jpg | frameless | 150x150px]] | Dassault Falcon 900 | 5 | 1988 | Short range travel of the royal family and government officials. |
| [[File:GDN 452-01 3.jpg | frameless | 150x150px]] | Airbus A330 MRTT | 3 | 2021 | Transportation of material, personnel and aerial refueling. |
Helicopters
The VIP transport by helicopter is not responsibility of the 45th Air Force Group, this task is carried out by the 402th Air Force Squadron, which is part of the 48th Wing.
References
References
- InfoDefensa, Revista Defensa. "El Ejército del Aire y del Espacio convierte el 45 Grupo en Ala ante la inminente llegada del A330 MRTT".
- "Ejército del Aire - Organización - Unidades - Detalle unidad".
- Revue, Avion. (2022-02-27). "El 45 Grupo presenta las capacidades del nuevo A330 MRTT a la Ministra de Defensa".
- (June 2025). "[[Air Forces Monthly]]". [[Key Publishing.
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