Fun in Japan. Kadena.

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Fun in Japan. Kadena.

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G'day All,

Well, I've finally finished processing all my shots from my Japan trip a couple of months ago and I hoped you might like to see some of the results.

Firstly, and most importantly, a huge thank you to Jake Melampy for inviting me along and to everyone at Kadena and Misawa that did so much to make it such a great experience.

The first base we visited was the USAF base at Kadena. This is, without doubt, the biggest base I have ever seen. What an experience! Lots of stuff I never thought I would get to see up close.
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And, last but not least, Captain Kodak (Jake) getting airborne for his sortie to get some stunning air to air shots.
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Cheers,
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Wow, very nice. Some great backgrounds as well!
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Very nice variety in USAF's Sushi country! Things like the RC-135S in the background give a special touch to the series...
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nice base to have seen I think. Well done. Lucky you!
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AWESOME

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:worship: Motty
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very very nice shots.... very very ugly borders!
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indeed very nice shots!
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:worship: :worship: Very beautiful pics: thanx for sharing. Do you have some more of the eagles in front of their parkings?
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Awesome pic's! :shock:
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Many thanks for your kind comments guys.

I realise that the borders aren't everyone's cup of tea but it's something I've decided to do for the photos I share online.

Cheers,
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henkderidder wrote::worship: :worship: Very beautiful pics: thanx for sharing. Do you have some more of the eagles in front of their parkings?
Thank you very much.

Here are a couple more.
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Cheers,
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Re: Fun in Japan. Kadena.

Post by davechng »

as always motty! some awesome shots you've got

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