The Japan Air Self-Defense Force McDonnell Douglas F-15â€™s lands as JASDF successfully competes the first fighter aircraft deployment to Europe in its 71-year history, as they join the United Kingdomâ€™s Royal Air Force as they arrive at RAF Coningsby as part of the "Atlantic Eagles" mission. This landmark achievement strengthens defence cooperation between the United Kingdom and Japan whilst demonstrating the interconnected nature of global security at RAF Coningsby, Coningsby, United Kingdom, 22nd September 2025

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22 September 2025

Atlantic Eagles Mission RAF Coningsby

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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force McDonnell Douglas F-15â€™s lands as JASDF successfully competes the first fighter aircraft deployment to Europe in its 71-year history, as they join the United Kingdomâ€™s Royal Air Force as they arrive at RAF Coningsby as part of the "Atlantic Eagles" mission. This landmark achievement strengthens defence cooperation between the United Kingdom and Japan whilst demonstrating the interconnected nature of global security at RAF Coningsby, Coningsby, United Kingdom, 22nd September 2025 (Photo by Kurt Fairhurst/News Images)

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