| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 76-8683 |
| 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-183 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | 204 Hikotai |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | NyutabaruMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJFN IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 7 February 1984 |
| Photo by: | Masaaki Yotsumoto |
| Photo ID: | 834076 |
| Photo Comment |
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Around this time, joint Japan-U.S. training was held at Nyutabaru Air Base, and U.S. Air Force F-15Cs flew in from Kadena Air Base on Okinawa Island. Four F-104Js (serial numbers 614, 683, 684, and 685) participated in the exercise without auxiliary fuel tanks. Without auxiliary fuel tanks, the F-104J's takeoff altitude is very high. This photo is copyright © Masaaki Yotsumoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 August 2025, and has since been viewed 67 times. |