For the first time in 50 years, the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) will form a new air wing. The Ninth Air Wing will be based at Naha airport in Okinawa.
By SSgt Jim Araos [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
304 Squadron will be redeployed from Tsuiki Airbase to Naha to form two F-15J fighter squadrons for the new wing. A total of 40 F-15Js will eventually be deployed in Okinawa.
The news was announced by Defense Minister Nakatani on Jan. 26 and the order takes effect on Jan. 31.
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