Re Spanish Military controllers...
Am I right in thinking that MJV is a military airfield, with military ATC? Heaven help us if they are let loose anywhere else. Without doubt the worst ATC in Spain.
And as for BCN; we had to organise our own speed / seperation on final today with the aircraft in front. We were instructed to maintain 180kts, with the aircraft 2 miles in front (!) doing 120kts. Hardly the cream.
If the working hours / conditions for Spanish ATC are as bad as has been reported then I do have sympathy. However, after years of witnessing Spain's below par ATC service, it is obvious a radical solution is long overdue.