Spanish aircraft carrier Dédalo

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Dédalo was the first Spanish aircraft carrier and the second aviation ship in the Spanish Navy. She remained the fleet's flagship until Príncipe de Asturias replaced her. Dédalo was formerly the World War II-era light aircraft carrier USS Cabot, which was acquired from the United States in the 1960s.

Dédalo at sea on 1 June 1988

The Spanish Navy aircraft carrier Dédalo (R01) tied up at a pier at Naval Station Rota in 1976

Dédalo moored in Rota in February 1982 along with the USS Raleigh and USS Saipan

An AV-8S Matador overflies Dédalo in 1988

Spanish aircraft carrier Príncipe de Asturias

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Príncipe de Asturias, originally named Almirante Carrero Blanco, was a light aircraft carrier and former flagship of the Spanish Navy. She was built in Bazán's Shipyards and delivered to the Spanish Navy on 30 May 1988.

Príncipe de Asturias during the joint exercise Dragon Hammer '92.

Príncipe de Asturias (R-11) sailing in 2004

Meroka CIWS on Principe de Asturias

A Spanish AV-8B Harrier II operating off Príncipe de Asturias