Specifications
History
During World War II, Spain arranged an agreement to manufacture the German Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter plane locally. However, obtaining the original German engines proved impossible after the war ended, leaving Spanish engineers to adapt the airframe. Spanish designers successfully mated the aircraft with a British Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, creating the HA-1112 Buchon. The fighter served faithfully in the Spanish Air Force through the 1950s and into the 1960s during the Cold War. It later gained worldwide fame when many were used to play German planes in classic aviation films.
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Combat Medals & Awards
Campaign Medal of the Civil War
A historical campaign medal given to troops who fought in the Spanish Civil War.
Cross of Aeronautical Merit with Red Decoration
A bravery decoration awarded to air force pilots and personnel for combat air operations.
Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration
A bravery decoration given to soldiers for combat actions or overseas combat missions.
Cross of Naval Merit with Red Decoration
A combat decoration honoring sailors and marines for bravery during naval operations.
Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand
This is Spain's highest military award, given for supreme bravery during combat.
Long Military Service Cross
A decoration honoring long, dedicated career service by enlisted personnel and civil guards.
Military Medal
A prestigious award honoring Spanish service members for exceptional courage under fire.
Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild
An honorable order rewarding Spanish military officers and non-commissioned officers for long and blameless service.
Spanish Campaign Medal for Peace Operations
A modern campaign medal given to Spanish troops serving in international peacekeeping and security missions.
War Cross
An award given to troops who perform great deeds during wartime military actions.
