Fleet Air Wing 6 Iwakuni Japan

Fleet Air Wing 6, based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, is a key component of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Established in 1971, the unit operates primarily maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, notably the P-3C Orion and its successor, the Kawasaki P-1. Fleet Air Wing 6 plays a crucial role in safeguarding Japan’s southwestern maritime approaches and supporting joint operations with U.S. and allied forces. Over the decades, the Wing has contributed to numerous surveillance missions, search and rescue operations, and regional security initiatives in the Asia-Pacific.