Japan sends fighter jets to the streets after powerful earthquake in Taiwan

Ensuring that critical equipment is protected from harsh weather is a priority for military bases worldwide. A prime example is the decision by Naha Air Base in Japan to temporarily move some F-15J fighter jets to higher ground following a tsunami warning from the strong earthquake in Taiwan on the morning of April 3rd, according to The Drive .

Images recently released by Naha Air Base on the social media platform X show several of the base's F-15J aircraft on a civilian road. Naha Air Base, located on the East China Sea coast south of Okinawa Island, has approximately 40 F-15J aircraft.

An F-15J fighter jet from Naha Air Base in Japan is parked on the road.

Screenshot from The Drive

"Following the tsunami warning on April 3, Naha Air Base urgently assessed the damage in the Sakishima area and evacuated F-15 fighter jets and other equipment to higher ground to protect the equipment," according to a caption accompanying a photo posted by Naha Air Base on social media.

F-15J aircraft from Naha Air Base sit on a road in Japan.

Screenshot from The Drive

"We are continuously maintaining this equipment and securing the southwestern area to respond to any unforeseen circumstances," Naha Air Base emphasized in a caption accompanying photos of F-15Js being evacuated during a tsunami warning following the earthquake in Taiwan on the morning of April 3.

An F-15J from Naha Air Base is seen on a road in Japan.

Screenshot from The Drive

Following the earthquake in Taiwan on the morning of April 3rd, Japan issued a tsunami warning and evacuation advisories for coastal areas of Okinawa Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a Japanese official stated that flights had been suspended at the main airport in southern Okinawa due to the tsunami warning stemming from the earthquake in Taiwan.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) initially reported the earthquake's magnitude at 7.5 on the Richter scale, but later revised it to 7.7, according to Reuters.

Taiwan responded quickly and minimized losses in the earthquake thanks to years of honed skills.

Taiwan's air defense forces said that following the earthquake, six F-16 fighter jets sustained minor damage at a major base in Hualien city, but they expect them to be back in service soon, according to AFP.

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