Expected visitor 14-16 March: JASDF C-130.
From
http://news.defence.gov.au/2012/03/13/g ... -richmond/
Goodwill visit by Japanese Hercules to RAAF Base Richmond
Japan and Australia’s commitment to providing emergency airlift relief in the Asia Pacific region will be reaffirmed with a historic visit to RAAF Base Richmond this week.
For the first time, a Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) C-130H Hercules transport aircraft will fly to Richmond on 14 March.
This three day visit to RAAF Base Richmond comes one year after RAAF C-17A Globemaster transport aircraft provided assistance Japan to in the wake of the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami. Last month, a RAAF C-130H Hercules participated in Exercise Cope North with American Hercules crews, practicing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response scenarios with Japanese observers.