War veteran Texan on show in Spain

摘要

Having been stored away from public view for several years, North American T-6G Texan C6-107 has been returned to a position near the gates at Gando Air Base near Las Palmas on Gran Canaria. Unlike most Texans, the former Spanish Air Force machine was not used as a trainer, but was armed with machine guns and under-wing air-to-ground missiles. In the late 1950s it flew operations against Moroccan insurgents in the Western Sahara, which was ruled as a territory by Spain until 1975. The 1949-built machine has been preserved with guns and 'rockets' in place. Although the Texan can be seen from the visitor's car park, photographers are advised to seek permission before taking pictures.