Aircraft Photo of 59-5111 | Mitsubishi T-2Z | Japan - Air Force | AirHistory.net #2723
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:59-5111
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi T-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi T-2
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi T-2Z
C/n (msn):011
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Local Operator Name:航空自衛隊
Location
City / Airport:HamamatsuMap
Country:Japan
Airport Codes:ICAO: RJNH   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
 
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 2723
Photo Comment

The Blue Impulse team flew the T-2 trainer with 175 performances from 1982 to 1995, after which the current T-4s took over. This aircraft was known as "Triple Sticks" by the team by virtue of its serial

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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