Military Of The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are an autonomous community of Spain. The following components of the Spanish Armed Forces are based in the Canary Islands.
Read more about Military Of The Canary Islands: Spanish Army, Spanish Air Force, Spanish Navy
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