ASDF fuel tanker aircraft makes emergency landing

ASDF fuel tanker aircraft makes emergency landing

KAKAMIGAHARA, Japan - A KC-767 fuel tanker aircraft of the Air Self-Defense Force makes an emergency landing at the ASDF's Gifu Air Base in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on Dec. 12 after it became unable to retract its refueling boom while on a flight. (Kyodo)

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