459 AS and Komatsu Air RQS conduct FTX

Photo By Yasuo Osakabe | Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Daichi Nukimoto, Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron U125A pilot, performs a visual conformation with night vision goggles before boarding a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Iroquois at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Nov. 9, 2016, during the Keen Sword 17. The 459th AS and Komatsu Air RQS Airmen conducted a three-day NVGs and hoist familiarization training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)  

YOKOTA AIR BASE, JAPAN, TOKYO, JAPAN

11.17.2016

Story by Yasuo Osakabe 

374th Airlift Wing

As the sun was setting behind the mountain terrain, it casted a deep orange hue onto the flightline as UH-1N Iroquois crewmembers completed their pre-flight inspections. Working diligently as twilight faded into darkness, the low hum of the twin turboshaft engines started signaling the start of the mission for the crew.

• Date Taken: 11.17.2016
• Date Posted: 11.17.2016 00:27
• Story ID: 214833
• Location: YOKOTA AIR BASE, JAPAN, TOKYO, JP