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Für UFO-Alarm sorgten geheimnisvolle Lichter über Naha/Japan am 23.Januar 2014, als eine Vielzahl von Lichter über dem Hafen von Naha und Naha-Tondo auftauchten. Das Ganze ging ca. 15 Minuten und die Presse sowie ein YouTube-Video welches schon über 1 Million abgerufen wurde verbreiteten diese Geschichte:
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Okinawa-Times
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YouTube-Video aus Japan
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Nachfolgende Frams aus Video zeigen die Lichter-Formationen welche jedoch nur Flares von japanischen Streitkräften sind welche zu Übungszwecken abgefeuert wurden. Westlich von Naha gibt es Übungsgelände der japanischen Marine und Air Force bei Desuna Island, Torishima und Kume. Sieht man sich das Erscheinungsbild an gibt es Bezüge zu Greifswald und Vorfällen aus USA und Russland.
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Quelle: YouTube
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Update: 5.02.2014
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UPDATE: UFOs über Okinawa kamen von US-Marines
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On the 28th, in the Okinawa U.S. Marine Corps news section, a flare was shown in regards to the mysterious lights [seen near Naha Port in the town of Naha Tondo] as described in the previous article. With that we have removed the term "UFO" from the [previous] heading; the following article is dated January 29:
On the 28th, in the At around 9 pm on the 23rd, orange lights, about 10 of them had been seen floating around in the Naha sky; multiple reports of sightings were received at this newspaper. On the 28th, the Okinawa U.S. Marine Corps news department explained the lights being flares and showed a picture of the flares being deployed along with the machine firing them off.
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In checking with the newspaper, the photography, showed "Third Marine Expeditionary Force during training missions southwest of Naha; “it was training with flares fired from the aircraft" he said.
There are three bombing fields Desuna Island, Torishima, of Kume Island to the west of Naha, but the location was not revealed.
There were several witnesses who contacted this newspaper to report the “mysterious lights.”
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Marines and Sailors with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sprint out of the back of an MV-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center here.
As the sunlight faded, the crew attached night vision devices to their helmets and the helicopters, and with a fresh supply of ammunition they took to the air for more advanced flying.
The night flights were meant to simulate actual combat situations where one aircraft stays out of the attack pattern and directs the rest, according to Wilt. The pilot, known as the forward air controller airborne, is directly responsible for picking targets and relaying the information out to the aircraft in the holding pattern.
With one person controlling the airborne attack, pilots can offer a more concentrated effort to help support the war-fighters on the ground, according to Wilt.
“All of this is for a reason, we aren’t just up in the air doing our own thing,” said Wilt. “Our main mission is to provide close air support for ground troops, and our success directly affects them. This is what we do at our most basic level.”
Quelle: US-MARINES
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Background zur Rolle von US-Streitkräften in Japan:
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, Japan - The purpose of the visit was to familiarize Sugiyama and JASDF supporters with MCAS Futenma’s role in supporting the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Ospreys operated by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW.
“(The visit helps) contribute to good U.S.-Japan relations by showing MCAS Futenma to (supporters) who have various backgrounds and play key roles in their organizations,” said Sugiyama, the commanding general of the JASDF’s Southwestern Composite Air Division based out of Naha, Okinawa.
The tour began with a short briefing about the installation’s capabilities, which support 1st MAW operations, followed by a windshield tour of the air station and flight line. After a briefing on the operational capabilities of the Osprey, the visitors were able to tour a static display of the aircraft.
As the JASDF awaits its order of Ospreys over the next five years, visits like this are essential in bolstering confidence in the Osprey’s capabilities, according to U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commanding general of 1st MAW.
“What the general wanted to do was connect what we do on Okinawa, in particular here on MCAS Futenma, with some of Japan’s industry leaders and really expose them to not only the aircraft, the MV-22, but also to the mission,” said Rudder. “The mission of the Marine Corps in the Pacific is to support the U.S. and Japan alliance by providing for the mutual defense, security and humanitarian (aid)/disaster relief efforts of Japan and our Pacific allies.”
The Osprey would be a great advantage in regard to humanitarian efforts in Japan, according to Sugiyama.
“The high performance of the Osprey should be suitable for humanitarian (aid)/disaster relief operations,” said Sugiyama. “The Osprey would play an important role in case of not only natural disasters, but also emergency patient transportation from remote islands.”
The Osprey is capable of carrying approximately 20,000 pounds of internal cargo or 15,000 pounds externally, at about twice the speed of an average rotary-wing aircraft and can travel farther distances.
As the JASDF readies for its next steps in aviation, the Marines and sailors with 1st MAW will maintain the strong military alliance and partnership while showcasing how the Osprey will support operations and efforts in the Pacific, according to Rudder.
“We’re going to continue to operate the Osprey in the same manner we have,” said Rudder. “Operation Damayan was just one example of what this aircraft brings to the Pacific. As we enter the New Year, we are going to continue to extend the reach, try new things, and stay cognizant of our alliances around the Pacific.”
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MV-22
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F-22-Raptor - Okinawa
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