Afternoon all. Really greatful for all the replies and nice words on my Hyakuri set, so thanks to all who viewed!
Moving on, or a day backwards I should say. Iruma was another base which I managed to visit while in Japan, allbeit for only one day but boy that one day didn't dissapoint at all. Again, I was so so lucky with the weather and the amount of fantastic movements there was when I was at the fence. Again, everyone was super friendly and I was made to feel very welcome at the base. Turning up at 0800, I had all fingers and toes crossed for a busy day. However, speaking to friends that had been here before I left for Japan, some weren't as lucky as I turned out to be. Within the first hour or so, I'd managed to photograph everything I hoped for and more. It was as if they just decided to fly everything at one time - Simply amazing to see. Anyway, here's a handful of shots from the day. Yes, all in one day. In fact most of it just in the morning.
1. The first move of the day, and what a sight it was!
Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki C-1, 98-1029. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki C-1, 98-1029. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
3.
Japan Air Self Defence Force, Gulfstream U-4, 95-3254. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
4. You should have seen my face when this taxied out..
Japan Air Self Defence Force, NAMC YS-11FC, 12-1160. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
5. Yes, that's the top of Mount Fuji in the top left of the frame...
Japan Air Self Defence Force, Raytheon U-125A, 39-3042. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, NAMC YS-11FC, 12-1160. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, NAMC YS-11, 12-1162. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, NAMC YS-11, 12-1162. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki T-4, 76-5757. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
10. Something lurking behind the T4...
Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki T-4, 16-5796. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki EC-1, 78-1021. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
12.
Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki C-1, 28-1002. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki T-4, 36-5706. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Gulfstream U-4, 95-3254. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki T-4, 16-5796. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki T-4, 36-5709. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki EC-1, 78-1021. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
18. Afternoon came and they changed ends...
Japan Air Self Defence Force, Boeing (Kawasaki) CH-47JA, 47-4490. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki C-1, 28-1002. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki T-4, 36-5709. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Gulfstream U-4, 95-3254. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
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Japan Air Self Defence Force, Kawasaki C-1, 18-1031. by Mark Leith, on Flickr
All in all another amazing day in Japan. Now onto editing the second batch from Hyakuri. Hope you enjoyed these.
Cheers,
Mark.
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Iruma, Japan - 13th February.
Iruma, Japan - 13th February.
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Re: Iruma, Japan - 13th February.
Magnificent. So nice to see military that isn't all grey. Lovely shots.
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Re: Iruma, Japan - 13th February.
Brilliant Mark,just brilliant so good to see the variety off colour schemes the Japanese Forces just excel at this.
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Re: Iruma, Japan - 13th February.
Superb again Mark
Re: Iruma, Japan - 13th February.
Love those YS-11s!
Re: Iruma, Japan - 13th February.
Fantastic stuff Mark, I'm greener than that shade they use. No 17 is my favourite of a great set.
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