| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 87-8415 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M115 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | 301 Hikotai |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | NyutabaruMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJFN IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1991 |
| Photo by: | Masaaki Yotsumoto |
| Photo ID: | 829946 |
| Photo Comment |
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This photograph of the 301st SQ's F-4EJ was taken at JASDF Nyutabaru Air Base on August 26, 1991. There were five aircraft in total with this paint job. These aircraft participated in the 1990 JASDF combat competition and were painted in this manner to boost morale. The star on the fuselage represents the 5th Wing to which the 301st SQ belonged. Also, when viewed from directly above, the arrangement of stars on the left and right sides resembles the letter V for victory. The sharkmouths of each of the five aircraft were different shapes. This photo is copyright © Masaaki Yotsumoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 July 2025, and has since been viewed 128 times. |