Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force to conduct familiarization flights at D-M

Published June 13, 2014
By 040614

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- For the next 90 days, a regenerated C-130R Hercules aircraft will be conducting flight training at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. This aircraft is one of six aircraft purchased by the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force through NAVAIR's Tactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft Program (PMA-207) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) office.

Flights are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 16.

Bearing a unique sky blue paint scheme, the red symbols on the fuselage and under the wings are reminiscent of the "circle of the sun" on the Japanese flag.

For additional information, please contact the 309 AMARG Business Affairs Liaison at 228-8095.