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.
Ten C-130H Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron participated in a training sortie that tested Yokota’s ability to perform large-force employment and tactics.
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