48th FW participates in Ocean Sky exercise in Spain

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U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, aircrew and support personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, have deployed to Gando Air Base in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, to participate in the Spanish-led exercise Ocean Sky.

The F-15s will conduct flying training with other NATO air forces including Spain and Turkey.

Ocean Sky is an annual Spanish national fighter large force exercise that is essential to fighter combat readiness and improving interoperability among allied air forces.