Japanese Amphibious Rescue Aircraft Draws Worldwide Attention

AFSOC Deputy Commander Major General Eric Hill (second from right) boards the US-2 at MCAS Iwakuni on April 6, 2022. (Courtesy of AFSOC)

A prototype model of an MC-130J with floats attached. (Courtesy of AFSOC)

A US-2 at sea. (Courtesy of AFSOC)

ShinMaywa Managing Executive Officer Tanaka Katsuo. (Courtesy of of ShinMaywa Industries)