1233 results found
Registration / Serial:87-8404
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):M104
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:Hyakuri Airshow 2015
Photo Date:25 October 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2690Submit Correction
View count: 415
Resident F-4, part of the superbly arranged static line-up in that year's Hyakuri Open Day
Registration / Serial:87-8404
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):M104
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:25 October 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:87-8404
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):M104
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:Hyakuri Airshow 2015
Photo Date:25 October 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2690Submit Correction
View count: 415
Resident F-4, part of the superbly arranged static line-up in that year's Hyakuri Open Day
Registration / Serial:87-8404
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):M104
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:25 October 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Event:Iruma Airshow 2014
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2687Submit Correction
View count: 176
Three of the six C-1s which flew in the 2014 Iruma open day display
Registration / Serial:68-1020
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki C-1
C/n (msn):8020
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Event:Iruma Airshow 2014
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2687Submit Correction
View count: 176
Three of the six C-1s which flew in the 2014 Iruma open day display
Registration / Serial:68-1020
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki C-1
C/n (msn):8020
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:08-4571
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12)
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):2021
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Event:Iruma Airshow 2014
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2686Submit Correction
View count: 638
Visitor from Hyakuri AB
Registration / Serial:08-4571
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12)
C/n (msn):2021
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:08-4571
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12)
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):2021
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Event:Iruma Airshow 2014
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2686Submit Correction
View count: 638
Visitor from Hyakuri AB
Registration / Serial:08-4571
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky UH-60J (S-70A-12)
C/n (msn):2021
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:13-3209
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi MU-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi MU-2
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi MU-2S (MU-2E)
C/n (msn):909
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2036Submit Correction
View count: 207
In the marks of the Akita detachment of the Air Rescue Wing, 29 of this MU-2 variant were operated in the SAR role with thimble nose radome, increased fuel capacity, bulged observation windows and a sliding door for dropping rafts
Registration / Serial:13-3209
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi MU-2S (MU-2E)
C/n (msn):909
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:13-3209
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi MU-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi MU-2
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi MU-2S (MU-2E)
C/n (msn):909
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2036Submit Correction
View count: 207
In the marks of the Akita detachment of the Air Rescue Wing, 29 of this MU-2 variant were operated in the SAR role with thimble nose radome, increased fuel capacity, bulged observation windows and a sliding door for dropping rafts
Registration / Serial:13-3209
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi MU-2S (MU-2E)
C/n (msn):909
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:52-0010
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6G Texan
C/n (msn):121-42395
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2035Submit Correction
View count: 161
In 1954, North American T-6s were among the first military aircraft which Japan was allowed to operate post-war, 195 eventually seeing service with the JASDF between 1955 and 1970. A further 62 were flown by the Navy
Registration / Serial:52-0010
Aircraft Version:North American T-6G Texan
C/n (msn):121-42395
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:52-0010
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6G Texan
C/n (msn):121-42395
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2035Submit Correction
View count: 161
In 1954, North American T-6s were among the first military aircraft which Japan was allowed to operate post-war, 195 eventually seeing service with the JASDF between 1955 and 1970. A further 62 were flown by the Navy
Registration / Serial:52-0010
Aircraft Version:North American T-6G Texan
C/n (msn):121-42395
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:63-0581
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American RT-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):218-1
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2034Submit Correction
View count: 218
Civil registered as JA3096 on import in 1954, this one-off T-28 was acquired by the Japan Defense Agency in 1956 for technical reserach. In 1962 it was converted for reconnaissance training but suffered a heavy landing at Utsunomiya the year after. After use as an instructional airframe it went on display when the museum opened in 1999
Registration / Serial:63-0581
Aircraft Version:North American RT-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):218-1
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:63-0581
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American RT-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):218-1
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2034Submit Correction
View count: 218
Civil registered as JA3096 on import in 1954, this one-off T-28 was acquired by the Japan Defense Agency in 1956 for technical reserach. In 1962 it was converted for reconnaissance training but suffered a heavy landing at Utsunomiya the year after. After use as an instructional airframe it went on display when the museum opened in 1999
Registration / Serial:63-0581
Aircraft Version:North American RT-28B Trojan
C/n (msn):218-1
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:07-8434
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):M134
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2033Submit Correction
View count: 433
Operated by the resident unit 302 Hikotai, Japan's Phantoms are one of the attractions bringing many enthusiasts go to this welcoming country
Registration / Serial:07-8434
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):M134
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:07-8434
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):M134
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2033Submit Correction
View count: 433
Operated by the resident unit 302 Hikotai, Japan's Phantoms are one of the attractions bringing many enthusiasts go to this welcoming country
Registration / Serial:07-8434
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):M134
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2029Submit Correction
View count: 303
In immaculate condition, one of the YS-11s of the resident Hiko Tenkentai (Flight Check Sqdn), delivered to the JASDF some 50 years ago. One of my absolute favourites from this tour
Registration / Serial:52-1151
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11FC
C/n (msn):2008
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2029Submit Correction
View count: 303
In immaculate condition, one of the YS-11s of the resident Hiko Tenkentai (Flight Check Sqdn), delivered to the JASDF some 50 years ago. One of my absolute favourites from this tour
Registration / Serial:52-1151
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11FC
C/n (msn):2008
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Iruma (RJTJ)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:3 November 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:47-6901
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):4551
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:Hyakuri Airshow 2015
Photo Date:25 October 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2019Submit Correction
View count: 610
First public appearance of this 501 Hikotai recon Phantom in its unique ocean camouflage, similar to that carried by the Mitsubishi F-2s
Registration / Serial:47-6901
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):4551
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:25 October 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:47-6901
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):4551
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:Hyakuri Airshow 2015
Photo Date:25 October 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2019Submit Correction
View count: 610
First public appearance of this 501 Hikotai recon Phantom in its unique ocean camouflage, similar to that carried by the Mitsubishi F-2s
Registration / Serial:47-6901
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II
C/n (msn):4551
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:25 October 2015
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:07-3604
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 767
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 767-200
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-767J (767-2FK/ER)
C/n (msn):35498 / 966
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2012
Photo Date:8 July 2012
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1298Submit Correction
View count: 641
The arrival of the JASDF KC-767 at this year's RIAT marked the first time a Japanese military aircraft had ever touched down on UK soil (with the exception of the VIP 747s). One of four operated, from 404 Sqn/1st Tactical Airlift Wing, Komaki Air Base (Nagoya)
Registration / Serial:07-3604
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-767J (767-2FK/ER)
C/n (msn):35498 / 966
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 July 2012
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:07-3604
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 767
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 767-200
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-767J (767-2FK/ER)
C/n (msn):35498 / 966
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2012
Photo Date:8 July 2012
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1298Submit Correction
View count: 641
The arrival of the JASDF KC-767 at this year's RIAT marked the first time a Japanese military aircraft had ever touched down on UK soil (with the exception of the VIP 747s). One of four operated, from 404 Sqn/1st Tactical Airlift Wing, Komaki Air Base (Nagoya)
Registration / Serial:07-3604
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-767J (767-2FK/ER)
C/n (msn):35498 / 966
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 July 2012
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:63-5571
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55
C/n (msn):15758
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1244Submit Correction
View count: 289
Not a type one expects to see in Japan, the JASDF received one Vampire T.55 trainer for evaluation in 1955
Registration / Serial:63-5571
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55
C/n (msn):15758
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:63-5571
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55
C/n (msn):15758
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Japan Air Self-Defence Force Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1244Submit Correction
View count: 289
Not a type one expects to see in Japan, the JASDF received one Vampire T.55 trainer for evaluation in 1955
Registration / Serial:63-5571
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T55
C/n (msn):15758
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:21 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:54-3457
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):[ 161788 ]
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1243Submit Correction
View count: 289
Japan has operated 13 Hawkeyes from Misawa AB, beginning in 1987. In November 2014, the Japanese government decided to procure E-2Ds instead of Boeing 737 AEW aircraft. These will have new avionics, improved engines, glass cockpit and potential for air-to-air refuelling
Registration / Serial:54-3457
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):[ 161788 ]
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:54-3457
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):[ 161788 ]
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1243Submit Correction
View count: 289
Japan has operated 13 Hawkeyes from Misawa AB, beginning in 1987. In November 2014, the Japanese government decided to procure E-2Ds instead of Boeing 737 AEW aircraft. These will have new avionics, improved engines, glass cockpit and potential for air-to-air refuelling
Registration / Serial:54-3457
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):[ 161788 ]
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1230Submit Correction
View count: 289
First flown in January 2010, this is the prototype transport designed to replace Japan's C-130 and C-1 fleets. 30 C-2s are planned with a 37.6t payload and to keep costs down it shares some components with the P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, although very different in appearance
Registration / Serial:08-1201
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki XC-2
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Event:JASDF 50th Anniversary Air Show 2014
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1230Submit Correction
View count: 289
First flown in January 2010, this is the prototype transport designed to replace Japan's C-130 and C-1 fleets. 30 C-2s are planned with a 37.6t payload and to keep costs down it shares some components with the P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, although very different in appearance
Registration / Serial:08-1201
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki XC-2
C/n (msn):001
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:19 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact