LOOSE CANNON
An erroneous firing of Vulcan 20-mm. cannon on a Boeing/Mitsubishi F-4EJ fighter off Hokkaido island on June 25 prompted the Japanese air force and army to suspend use of the cannon pending an investigation. The suspension affects F-15Js, F-4EJs, F-1s, T-2s and AH-1s. The unexpected discharge...
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