Japan tour - Iwakuni

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Japan tour - Iwakuni

Post by Pieter »

One of the few places in Japan where making decent photos is a problem is Iwakuni, but we did try and here some of the results.
1 US-1A 9089
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2 EP-3 9172
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3 MH-53E 8631 (It's actually an S-80M-1)
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4 UP-3D 9162
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5 C-12J 86-0083
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6 OP-3C 9132
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7 EF-18G 166934/540
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8 EP-3 9173
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9 U-36A 9206
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10 OP-3C 9135
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11 MCH-101 8655
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12 KC-130J 168074/QD
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13 AV-8B+ 165381/WH-06
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14 F/A-18D 165531/DT-03
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15 MCH-101 8654
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As you can see if you like "strange" Orions Iwakuni is the place to be.

Regards,

Pieter
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Post by CBR »

Right Pieter but you managed to overcome the obstacles ... southern winds (prevailing in the summer time) is better.

Very nice mix of aircraft although not really visible the ground work should be full of heathaze ...

I just love your helicopter shots !!!
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CBR wrote: I just love your helicopter shots !!!
How can one be picky when confronted with such an amazing array of aircraft :wink:

Great set!

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Re: Japan tour - Iwakuni

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Wow a F/A18D with a recce nose is a rare site!
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Re: Japan tour - Iwakuni

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Hè Pieter,

Daar heb je nog wat moois van weten te maken, hulde!

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