Defense Minister Nakatani takes demonstration ride on Osprey

Defense Minister Nakatani takes demonstration ride on Osprey

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani takes a demonstration ride on the MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft from the Defense Department near Washington to Naval Station Norfolk in the state of Virginia on April 29, 2015. Following a 40-minute flight, he told reporters it was a smooth and stable flight. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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