Aircraft Photo of 22019 | Mitsubishi LR-1 (MU-2C) | Japan - Army | AirHistory.net #863262
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:22019
Military Code:JG-2019
Other Marks:IB
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi MU-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi MU-2
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi LR-1 (MU-2C)
C/n (msn):463 / 819
Operator Titles:Japan - Army
Local Operator Name:陸上自衛隊
Unit Markings:101 Hikotai/1 Konseidan
Location
City / Airport:NahaMap
Country:Japan
Airport Codes:ICAO: ROAH   IATA: OKA   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:30 June 2008
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 863262
Photo Comment

This JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force) LR-1 is pictured taxiing out to rw18 for departure. Four Mu-2Cs and 16 Mu-2Ks examples entered service with the JGSDF and were designated LR-1. These were used as liaison and photo reconnaissance aircraft before being retired in 2016.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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