On Oct. 22, Yokota airbase in Japan, launched all its aircraft as part of a large formation mission. C-130 Hercules, UH-1 Hueys, and C-12 Hurons took off to show the installation‘s ability to provide support as the primary airlift hub for the Western Pacific theater.
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HQ 9 bait, China and her neighbors will never forget Japan massacres.
HQ 9 bait, China and her neighbors will never forget Japan massacres.