| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8371 |
| 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 |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | M071 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | NyutabaruMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJFN IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 18 November 1990 |
| Photo by: | Masaaki Yotsumoto |
| Photo ID: | 830377 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is a close-up of the nose of F4EJ No. 371, belonging to the 301st Fighter Squadron based at Nyutabaru Air Base, photographed at the JASDF Tsuiki Air Base Air Show on November 18, 1990. This aircraft took part in the 1990 JASDF combat competition, and was painted in this manner to boost morale. It appears to have been a gun shooting competition, as the shark's mouth painted on the nose is holding a dart target in its mouth, with many bullet holes painted on the target. This photo is copyright © Masaaki Yotsumoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 July 2025, and has since been viewed 45 times. |