Just back from a wonderful Japan trip. In 10 days almost 4000 km. One of the bases we visited was MCAS Iwakuni. Since the new runway is in use the photo opportunities dramatically improved. Wow what a base. Only sad that the sun started shining after 1 o'clock and by that time the sun is not in a favourable position anymore. At the moment you can see 3 squadrons of USMC F-18's here: VMFA 121, VMFA 115 and the based VMFA 242
Here a small selection, straight from the camera with a minimal rework. All pictures with a 300 mm lens on a digital body (crop 1.6)
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If you are not in for the heavy jet noise during take off you can also choose your position at the crashgate, many of the F18's take the last exit.
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2 MH53's from HM14 were a very nice visitor, unfortunately they left when the sun was not in a good position anymore.
I hope you like the pictures. Pictures from other bases will be online soon.
Regards
Ronald Stevelink