Considering scheduling and weather, US military aircraft cancel training takeoffs and landings on Japanese ship
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force announced the cancellation of F-35B training exercises on the escort ship 'Kaga' scheduled for June 4-12, citing operational reasons and bad weather forecasts. The Kaga is undergoing modifications to become an aircraft carrier.
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force announced on the 30th that the US Marine Corps' F-35B fighter jets have canceled their scheduled training takeoffs and landings on the escort ship 'Kaga' in the Western Pacific from June 4 to 12. The reasons cited were operational considerations and forecasts of bad weather. The Kaga is undergoing modifications to function as an aircraft carrier, and this training was part of that process. Additionally, the planned port call at US Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni on June 1 was also canceled due to the inability to prepare the necessary equipment for the training.
FAQ
What is the conversion of Kaga into an aircraft carrier?
It involves heat-resistant deck modifications to enable F-35B operations.