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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Enoshima-class minesweeper JS Enoshima (MSC-604), assigned to the Minesweeper Division 41, Yokosuka District based at Yokosuka Naval Base, is illuminated at Enoshima Island, Japan, December 23, 2017.
The ship participated in the Jewel of Shonan 2017 that is an illumination event on December 23 and 24, 2017.
During the Cold War, the new Japanese Naval Self-defense Force built a series of large destroyers (Haruna and Shirane classes) which featured large hangars on the rear for up to three locally build Sea King Helicopters. Back then, protect Japan´s naval routes from hostile Soviet or Chinese submarines were the main mission of the JMSDF.
Although very capable and effective, these large destroyers could only take to sea a small number of Helicopters (3) when compared to a regular Aircraft-carrier which reduced their combat potential. Proposals for a true Anti-submarine Helicopter carrier were made but refused.
However, with the end of the Cold War and the recent increased in size of the Chinese Navy, (and since Helicopters continued to prove to be the best ASW weapon for a ship), a decision was made to develop a much larger anti-submarine ship.
However, this would lead to a series of political problems.
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Hatakaze-class guided-missile destroyer JS Hatakaze (DDG-171) is moored at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, June 8, 2019.
The ship was opened to the public at Yokosuka Naval Base on June 8 and 9, 2019, during the Yokosuka YY Vehicle Festa 2019.
YY (Wai Wai) is a Japanese onomatopoeia. The meaning of Wai Wai is fun and noisy.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Awaji-class minesweeper JS Hirado (MSO-305), assigned to the Minesweeper Division 1, Mine Warfare Force, Self Defense Fleet based at Yokosuka Naval Base, arrives at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, February 21, 2020.
JS Ise (DDH-182) / Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer / Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) / 2019.04.13
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Murasame-class destroyer JS Murasame (DD-101), assigned to the Escort Division 1, Escort Flotilla 1, Fleet Escort Force, Self Defense Fleet based at Yokosuka Naval Base, is moored at Harumi Pier, Japan, March 11, 2019.
JS~ So tiny (abt 2mm) and active that it took me half an hr to get 2 shots in focus.haha
Taken with D300 (my old cam) + 105 VR f 2.8 + Raynox DCR-250 + SB 900 Diffused, 30% cropped.
All comments,critique for me to improve are most welcome!!! =D
Taken with D300 (my old cam) + 105 VR f 2.8 + Raynox DCR-250 + R1 Diffused, 20% cropped.
All comments,critique for me to improve are most welcome!!! =D
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Masyu-class replenishment oiler JS Masyu (AOE-425) navigates Tokyo Bay on July 22, 2019.
JS Hashidate (ASY-91) / Hashidate-class service yacht / Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) / 2019.09
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(warm picture for once)
You know how everyone's always saying, "Seize the moment"?
[He nods yes]
I don't know, I'm kinda thinkin' it's the other way around.
You know, like, the moment seizes us.
[They trade smiles]
I got some inspiration to do a bolt action sniper rifle, as usually lawl. Chambered in a custom .338 round.
Credit to Shockwave for the bolt handle.