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2010-01-13

Photo: Say Hello to Japan’s Newest KC-767J Tanker

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Japan KC-767 Photograph courtesy of Boeing

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The fourth and final KC-767J aerial refueling tanker for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is seen here landing in Gifu, Japan, on Dec. 21 after its ferry flight from Boeing’s Wichita, Kan., tanker modification facility. The tanker was officially delivered to JASDF on Jan. 8 by Itochu Corp., Boeing’s Japan partner.

Three other tankers were delivered in February and March 2008 and March 2009.



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