Patrulla Ascua
Patrulla Ascua History
In 1956 during return from training flight, Lt.Col Hevia leading the four-ship F-86 Sabre's formation suggests to execute loop in diamond formation, and then roll. This is the begging of the famous team during these years, later in 1958 became Patrulla Ascua. The team is from 1st Fighter Wing based in Manises. Later to the team is added 5th F-86 Sabre for solo demonstration. First demonstration is on 23 Feb 1956 in Manises Air Base, but bad weather made the show not impressive. On 22 June 1956 they fly during opening of a new airport in Rome, Italy. During this period they haven't statute like official aerobatic team. Later the team planes are painted in red and yellow colors (Spanish flag colors).
On 28 Sep 1958 during "Bomb Burst" maneuver in training flight, #4 crashed. This event breaks off the team existence for three years, until 2 May 1961, when they fly in Sevilla. Patrulla Ascua has just a few airshows thought these years and on 12 Jan 1965 Patrulla Ascua made its last air demonstration.
F-86 Sabre
