| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 77-8402 |
| Military Code: | 402 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M102 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | NyutabaruMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJFN IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 24 May 2001 |
| Photo by: | Masaaki Yotsumoto |
| Photo ID: | 829439 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is a close-up of the right side of the nose of an F4EJ kai of 301st SQ, based at Nyuutabaru Base, participating in the 2001 JASDF combat competition. The aircraft was painted to boost morale. The shark's teeth were depicted in three dimensions. Also, the eye colors of each participating aircraft were painted differently, such as "red," "green," or "yellow," depending on the aircraft. This photo is copyright © Masaaki Yotsumoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 July 2025, and has since been viewed 56 times. |