U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan participates in First Flight of the year [Image 7 of 10]

JAPAN

01.15.2021

Photo by Winifred Brown  

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

Sgt. Matthew Bramblett, a crew chief assigned to the U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan, prepares at Camp Zama, Japan, for the First Flight with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members Jan. 15. Four Black Hawk helicopter crews with the U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan participated in the annual First Flight of the year with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force today. Pilots flew the helicopters to Tokyo Bay, where 14 Japanese aircraft, including Chinook CH-47 and Super Puma helicopters, entered the formation. The First Flight symbolizes the beginning of aviation operations for the JGSDF 1st Helicopter Brigade, and JGSDF invited the battalion to participate to demonstrate their commitment to bilateral operations. JGSDF invites the battalion annually to participate to demonstrate their continued commitment to bilateral operations and the U.S.-Japan alliance.

• Date Taken: 01.15.2021
• Date Posted: 01.18.2021 18:13
• Photo ID: 6485233
• VIRIN: 210119-A-IT218-007
• Resolution: 3700x2764
• Size: 3.87 MB
• Location: JP