U.S. military delivers supplies to quake-hit area using controversial aircraft

U.S. military delivers supplies to quake-hit area using controversial aircraft

Members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces carry relief supplies from the U.S. Marines' Osprey aircraft after two MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, belonging to the Marines' Futenma air base in Okinawa, arrive in the village of Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, one of the hardest-hit areas by massive earthquakes the previous week. It is the first time the Ospreys have been used in a disaster relief mission in Japan where many remain concerned about the aircraft's safety record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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