| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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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. It was added on 19 April 2021, and has since been viewed 526 times. |