U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
U.S., Japanese squadrons continue building interoperability through 30 years of flying together
ENOSHIMA, Japan (June 27, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and an SH-60K Seahawk, assigned to their sister squadron, Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, perform a formation flight over Kanagawa prefecture. HSM-51 and VX-51, who share more than 30 years as sister squadrons, participated in the formation flight in order to foster greater interoperability between the two services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew C. Duncker/Released) 160627-N-YD204-076
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U.S., Japanese squadrons continue building interoperability through 30 years of flying together
ENOSHIMA, Japan (June 27, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and an SH-60K Seahawk, assigned to their sister squadron, Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, perform a formation flight over Kanagawa prefecture. HSM-51 and VX-51, who share more than 30 years as sister squadrons, participated in the formation flight in order to foster greater interoperability between the two services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew C. Duncker/Released) 160627-N-YD204-076
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