Aircraft Photo of 47-6903 | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II | Japan - Air Force | AirHistory.net #354562
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:47-6903
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):4574
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Local Operator Name:航空自衛隊
Unit Markings:501 Hikotai
Location
City / Airport:Ibaraki / HyakuriMap
Country:Japan
Airport Codes:ICAO: RJAH   IATA: IBR   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:17 November 2009
Photo by:Erik Sleutelberg
Photo ID: 354562
Photo Comment

On the roll in adverse weather. After 46 years with 501 Hikotai, interrupted only by periodic maintenance, this machine would be retired on 9 March 2020. Two-and-a-half weeks later, the famous 'Woody Woodpecker squadron' was decommisioned.

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

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