JMSDF P-3C deployed to Palawan, Philippines for first time; to fly over South China Sea

For the first time, Japan has deployed one of its P-3C maritime patrol aircraft to Palawan, Philippines for an exercise. The aircraft, along with 20 personnel arrived on Jun. 21.

By Los688 (my own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons

Today, the aircraft from JMSDF Kanoya Air Base will take along Philippine military personnel for a search and rescue exercise in the South China Sea.

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