Subscribe to RSS
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2007/11/kyo_f15groundings_071105/
news/2007/11/kyo_f15groundings_071105
news/2007/11/kyo_f15groundings_071105
Japan grounds F-15s
Kyodo
Posted : Monday Nov 5, 2007 22:25:32 EST
Posted : Monday Nov 5, 2007 22:25:32 EST
TOKYO— The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has grounded its F-15 fighter jets since Sunday following a recent crash of the same type of aircraft in the United States, Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday.
Ishiba told reporters that ASDF commanders ”instructed the suspension of flights of F-15 aircraft Sunday afternoon for the time being” until the cause of the crash is determined.
As the ASDF has also grounded F-2 fighters since an Oct. 31 crash of an ASDF plane of the model at Nagoya airport, F-4 fighters will deal with airspace incursion ”for the time being,” Ishiba said.
The F-15 crash in the United States occurred Friday during a routine training operation in Missouri, according to the Associated Press.
Contests and Promotions
Win A Timex Ironman® Triathlon Bodylink Trail Runner Watch
Enter and WIN...The Timex Ironman Triathlon Bodylink Trail Runner is ideal for monitoring your heart rate and distance when running or to use as a GPS device.
Marketplace
Military Times Gear Shop
Converse 8 Sage Green Composite Safety Toe BootAuthentic Converse® athletic fit, comfort and performance with tactical design and non-metallic safety toe.
Price: $122.99
Military Discounts
Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.
