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First Ospreys for Japan Arrive In-country

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One of the first two Ospreys for the JGSDF rests on the wharf at MCAS Iwakuni following its delivery voyage from the U.S. (Photo: Cpl. Lauren Brune/U.S. Marine Corps)

By David Donald • Contributor - UK

May 13, 2020

Two Bell Boeing MV-22B Block C Ospreys were delivered to Japan on May 8 to be prepared for hand-over to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). They arrived by sea and were offloaded at the U.S. Marine Corps base at Iwakuni. The waterfront base is the main center of Marine fixed-wing airpower in Japan, hosting squadrons of F-35Bs, F/A-18Ds, and KC-130Js.

Japan’s first Ospreys (serial numbers 91701 and 91705) were delivered from the U.S. in fully-assembled state, albeit with wings and rotors stowed, and were towed on their undercarriage from the cargo deck of the transporter vessel. Once ashore, Marine Corps personnel removed the protective coating and began checking and testing the aircraft before they fly to their intended JGSDF base. The process is expected to take longer than would be normal due to precautions imposed by the Covid-19 crisis.

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