King Felipe of Spain has marked the 50th anniversary of the National Police Air Unit at Cuatro Vientos Air Base.
Upon arrival, the King was greeted by the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska; the Government Delegate in the Community of Madrid, Pilar Trinidad; the Director General of the Police, Francisco Pardo; the Deputy Director of Operations of the National Police Corps; the Chief of the National Police Air Unit; and representatives of the National Police Governing Board.
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- Photo: © Casa de S.M. el Rey
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- Photo: © Casa de S.M. el Rey
The ceremony marking the anniversary began in the hangar of the National Police Air Unit, where the Spanish national anthem was played. A minute of silence was observed for Juan José Rodríguez, a National Police sub-inspector who died in the line of duty on November 10, 2026. The head of the National Police Air Unit, Francisco Javier Antoral, gave a speech.
King Felipe then presented the awards of the National Police Air Unit to outstanding professionals of the unit. José Villegas Martín, Miguel Ángel Cuéllar, and José Martín Caro were recognised posthumously.
King Felipe signed the guestbook before visiting the helicopter flight simulator and posing for a group photograph in front of a plaque commemorating the unit’s 50th anniversary. He then toured the outdoor aircraft display.
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