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U.S. Marine Corps Planes Collide Mid-Air Off Japan; 1 Dead, 5 Missing

December 7, 2018December 6, 2018

Two U.S. Marine Corps planes collided mid-air and crashed off the coast of Japan, on December 5th.

Authorities said the incident happened when the planes were involved in an aerial refueling as part of a routine training.

At least one Marine was killed in the crash while another was rescued. Five others remain missing.

January 7, 2018

A U.S. Marine Corps helicopter made an emergency landing on Ikeijima island in Okinawa, Japan, on January 6th.

Authorities said the crew decided to land in emergency after the UH-1Y helicopter experienced a rotor problem.

All four crew members aboard remained unharmed.