Aircraft Photo of 36-8516 | Lockheed F-104J Starfighter | Japan - Air Force | AirHistory.net #392373
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:36-8516
Military Code:516
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104J Starfighter
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):683B-3016
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Local Operator Name:航空自衛隊
Unit Markings:APW-Air Proving Wing
Location
City / Airport:MisawaMap
Country:Japan
Airport Codes:ICAO: RJSM   IATA: MSJ   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:June 1976
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 392373
Photo Comment

This F-104J was the chase aircraft for the second FS-T-2Kai, which is at the right side of the slide. The sixth and seventh Mitsubishi T-2 trainers were converted to FS-T-2Kai, the prototypes of the Mitsubishi F-1 fighter.

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

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