US military Osprey aircraft have been used for the first time in Japan in a joint exercise of US Marines and Japanese Self-Defense Forces.
The two Osprey transporters arrived on Wednesday at the Self-Defense Forces' Aibano training area in Shiga Prefecture. The tilt-rotor aircraft with vertical landing and takeoff flew in from Okinawa Prefecture.About 40 Japanese and US troops boarded the Ospreys for a short flight and landing.
About 230 Japanese and US military personnel are taking part in training with the Osprey for emergency response.
Source: NewsOnJapan
About 230 Japanese and US military personnel are taking part in training with the Osprey for emergency response.
Source: NewsOnJapan
