| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 04-8176 |
| Military Code: | 176 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86D Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 73-174 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Nagoya - Nagoya City Science Museum [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Japan |
| Collection: | Nagoya City Science Museum |
| Photo Date: | May 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 852635 |
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Former US Air Force 51-6030 was returned to North American when withdrawn in 1957. Refurbished, it went to Japan's JASDF as 84-8111 the following year. Previously displayed at Komake Airbase after 1969, the aircraft is pictured in the shadow of the Nagoya City Science Museum where it later moved. It's marked as 04-8176, 103rd Squadron of the 2nd Air Wing that was based at Komaki Airbase in Nagoya. Returned to the Self Defense Forces in 2007 when a more earthquake resistant building was constructed for the museum, the fighter was moved back to Komaki, remarked as 84-8111 for display. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 October 2025, and has since been viewed 37 times. |