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DoD Ends Search-And-Rescue Efforts For Japanese F-35, Pledges Continued Support

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DoD Ends Search-And-Rescue Efforts For Japanese F-35, Pledges Continued Support
The aircraft, designated AX-6, is the second F-35A assembled at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ F-35 Final Assembly & Check-Out (FACO) facility in Nagoya, Japan and is the first to be assigned to the JASDF’s 3rd Air Wing, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan.

The Defense Department has ended its role in the search-and-rescue efforts following the disappearance of a Japanese F-35A Joint Strike Fighter last week, but continues to work with its Japanese counterparts to assist as needed, officials said this week. Acting Pentagon Spokesman Charles Summers said in a statement to reporters Thursday evening that the U.S. search and rescue efforts have ceased, but the department will continue to coordinate with Japan on efforts to locate and recover the aircraft. The Japanese…

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