The design of what would become the Kawanishi E15K began in 1939 when the Japanese Navy was building a new class of light cruiser ... into the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron of the 61st Air Flotilla ...

The 7th Reconnaissance Squadron has a constant rotation of three RQ-4's that routinely fly in and out of Sigonella. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins) ...