1468 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8841 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | 041 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tsuiki (RJFZ)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 29 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20065Submit Correction |
| View count: | 200 |
The F-15s of 304 Hikotai at "Squeaky" AB (as it is affectionately known by western enthusiasts) moved to Naha AB on Okinawa during FY2015
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8841 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 041 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tsuiki (RJFZ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 29 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8841 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | 041 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tsuiki (RJFZ)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 29 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20065Submit Correction |
| View count: | 200 |
The F-15s of 304 Hikotai at "Squeaky" AB (as it is affectionately known by western enthusiasts) moved to Naha AB on Okinawa during FY2015
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8841 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 041 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tsuiki (RJFZ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 29 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8319 |
| 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): | M019 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 19 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20060Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
Displayed outside the Iberaki civil terminal along with an RF-4
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8319 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M019 |
| 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: | 37-8319 |
| 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): | M019 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 19 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20060Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
Displayed outside the Iberaki civil terminal along with an RF-4
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8319 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M019 |
| 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: | 67-4495 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing H-47 Chinook (234/347) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing CH-47J Chinook (414) |
| Licence-built by: | Kawasaki |
| C/n (msn): | 5079 |
| 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: | 20059Submit Correction |
| View count: | 245 |
From the Air Force HQ Support unit at Misawa AB
| Registration / Serial: | 67-4495 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing CH-47J Chinook (414) |
| C/n (msn): | 5079 |
| 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: | 67-4495 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing H-47 Chinook (234/347) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing CH-47J Chinook (414) |
| Licence-built by: | Kawasaki |
| C/n (msn): | 5079 |
| 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: | 20059Submit Correction |
| View count: | 245 |
From the Air Force HQ Support unit at Misawa AB
| Registration / Serial: | 67-4495 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing CH-47J Chinook (414) |
| C/n (msn): | 5079 |
| 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: | 78-1022 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 8022 |
| 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: | 20056Submit Correction |
| View count: | 250 |
A pleasing view of three of Japan's unique airlifters, now into their fifth decade, on the Iruma flightline. When the C-1 was designed, restrictions dictated that it could have enough range only to fly within Japanese airspace, but when Okinawa was returned by the US, they had difficulty in reaching that far. Extra tankage was fitted to the last five, but the number built was limited to 31 with the C-130 being procured instead. Eventually the Kawasaki C-2 is due as a replacement
| Registration / Serial: | 78-1022 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 8022 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 78-1022 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 8022 |
| 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: | 20056Submit Correction |
| View count: | 250 |
A pleasing view of three of Japan's unique airlifters, now into their fifth decade, on the Iruma flightline. When the C-1 was designed, restrictions dictated that it could have enough range only to fly within Japanese airspace, but when Okinawa was returned by the US, they had difficulty in reaching that far. Extra tankage was fitted to the last five, but the number built was limited to 31 with the C-130 being procured instead. Eventually the Kawasaki C-2 is due as a replacement
| Registration / Serial: | 78-1022 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 8022 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8813 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | 013 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20054Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
Two resident Eagles launch with the deployment of 'ZZ's from Kadena as a backdrop
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8813 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 013 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8813 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | 013 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20054Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
Two resident Eagles launch with the deployment of 'ZZ's from Kadena as a backdrop
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8813 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 013 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8054 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ Eagle |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | J1-0634 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20053Submit Correction |
| View count: | 372 |
One of the resident 23 Hikotai Eagles landing with typical high nose stance
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8054 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | J1-0634 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8054 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ Eagle |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | J1-0634 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20053Submit Correction |
| View count: | 372 |
One of the resident 23 Hikotai Eagles landing with typical high nose stance
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8054 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | J1-0634 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 95-3254 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37) |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace U-4 Gulfstream IV |
| C/n (msn): | 1326 |
| 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: | 20045Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
Five GIVs, known as the U-4 in Japanese service, are based at Iruma. This is one of two with Air Defence Command
| Registration / Serial: | 95-3254 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace U-4 Gulfstream IV |
| C/n (msn): | 1326 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 95-3254 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37) |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace U-4 Gulfstream IV |
| C/n (msn): | 1326 |
| 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: | 20045Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
Five GIVs, known as the U-4 in Japanese service, are based at Iruma. This is one of two with Air Defence Command
| Registration / Serial: | 95-3254 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gulfstream Aerospace U-4 Gulfstream IV |
| C/n (msn): | 1326 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-3094 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 65 Queen Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 65/70/80/88 Queen Air (L-23/U-8) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech A65 Queen Air |
| C/n (msn): | LC-334 |
| 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: | 19596Submit Correction |
| View count: | 318 |
The Queen Air was used in considerable numbers by the navy in Japan before replacement by the King Air, and also in smaller numbers by the air force. This eye-catching example bears the markings of the Southwestern Command Support Flight based at Naha, Okinawa
| Registration / Serial: | 03-3094 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech A65 Queen Air |
| C/n (msn): | LC-334 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-3094 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 65 Queen Air |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 65/70/80/88 Queen Air (L-23/U-8) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech A65 Queen Air |
| C/n (msn): | LC-334 |
| 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: | 19596Submit Correction |
| View count: | 318 |
The Queen Air was used in considerable numbers by the navy in Japan before replacement by the King Air, and also in smaller numbers by the air force. This eye-catching example bears the markings of the Southwestern Command Support Flight based at Naha, Okinawa
| Registration / Serial: | 03-3094 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech A65 Queen Air |
| C/n (msn): | LC-334 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hamamatsu (RJNH)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 46-5728 |
| Military Code: | 5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1128 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Impulse |
| 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: | 19595Submit Correction |
| View count: | 238 |
Blue Impulse no.5 tucks up its undercarriage
| Registration / Serial: | 46-5728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1128 |
| 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: | 46-5728 |
| Military Code: | 5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1128 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Impulse |
| 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: | 19595Submit Correction |
| View count: | 238 |
Blue Impulse no.5 tucks up its undercarriage
| Registration / Serial: | 46-5728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1128 |
| 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: | 03-8509 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi F-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1009 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19591Submit Correction |
| View count: | 305 |
60th Anniversary F-2A from 3 Hikotai at Misawa AB
| Registration / Serial: | 03-8509 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi F-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1009 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-8509 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi F-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1009 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19591Submit Correction |
| View count: | 305 |
60th Anniversary F-2A from 3 Hikotai at Misawa AB
| Registration / Serial: | 03-8509 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi F-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1009 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 07-8436 |
| 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): | M136 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19588Submit Correction |
| View count: | 601 |
The six digit serials of JASDF aircraft may appear random but they conform to a simple system. The first number is the last digit of the year in which the aircraft was delivered, in this case 1980; the second is a type code (7 = F-4); the third is a role code (8 = fighter); and the last three are individual sequence numbers (436 = one of the last in the production block 301 to 440, tying with c/n)
| Registration / Serial: | 07-8436 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M136 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 07-8436 |
| 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): | M136 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19588Submit Correction |
| View count: | 601 |
The six digit serials of JASDF aircraft may appear random but they conform to a simple system. The first number is the last digit of the year in which the aircraft was delivered, in this case 1980; the second is a type code (7 = F-4); the third is a role code (8 = fighter); and the last three are individual sequence numbers (436 = one of the last in the production block 301 to 440, tying with c/n)
| Registration / Serial: | 07-8436 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M136 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-8535 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi F-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1035 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tsuiki (RJFZ)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 29 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19587Submit Correction |
| View count: | 353 |
Although based on and similar in appearance to the Lockheed Martin F-16, Japan's F-2A is substantially bigger. 94 production aircraft were built but 12 were lost in the 2011 tsunami at Misawa AB in the north. Tsuiki in the far south is the only other base housing an F-2A unit, 6 Hikotai. Two of their aircraft are seen here taxiing back in on the quay where runway 07 extends out into the water
| Registration / Serial: | 53-8535 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi F-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1035 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tsuiki (RJFZ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 29 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-8535 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi F-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1035 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tsuiki (RJFZ)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 29 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19587Submit Correction |
| View count: | 353 |
Although based on and similar in appearance to the Lockheed Martin F-16, Japan's F-2A is substantially bigger. 94 production aircraft were built but 12 were lost in the 2011 tsunami at Misawa AB in the north. Tsuiki in the far south is the only other base housing an F-2A unit, 6 Hikotai. Two of their aircraft are seen here taxiing back in on the quay where runway 07 extends out into the water
| Registration / Serial: | 53-8535 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi F-2A |
| C/n (msn): | 1035 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Tsuiki (RJFZ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 29 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 97-8423 |
| 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): | M123 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19586Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
96 of Japan's 140 F-4EJs, made by Mitsubishi, were modified from 1984 onwards to 'Kai' (extra) standard with improved radar, avionics and weopons systems. The 301 Hikotai at Nyutabaru is one of only two units still operating them and has 19 currently reckoned to be active
| Registration / Serial: | 97-8423 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M123 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 97-8423 |
| 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): | M123 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19586Submit Correction |
| View count: | 287 |
96 of Japan's 140 F-4EJs, made by Mitsubishi, were modified from 1984 onwards to 'Kai' (extra) standard with improved radar, avionics and weopons systems. The 301 Hikotai at Nyutabaru is one of only two units still operating them and has 19 currently reckoned to be active
| Registration / Serial: | 97-8423 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M123 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-6412 |
| 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 |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | M112 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 19 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19224Submit Correction |
| View count: | 425 |
After retirement by the resident 501 Hikotai, this reconnaissance Phantom was preserved along with a grey F-4 outside the Iberaki airport terminal
| Registration / Serial: | 87-6412 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M112 |
| 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: | 87-6412 |
| 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 |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | M112 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 19 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19224Submit Correction |
| View count: | 425 |
After retirement by the resident 501 Hikotai, this reconnaissance Phantom was preserved along with a grey F-4 outside the Iberaki airport terminal
| Registration / Serial: | 87-6412 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M112 |
| 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: | 95-1082 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5171 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 19 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19223Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
Departing after a support mission for the air force's 60th Anniversary preparations. Note badge by front door marking that celebration, carried by all JASDF aircraft in 2014
| Registration / Serial: | 95-1082 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5171 |
| 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: | 95-1082 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5171 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 19 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19223Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
Departing after a support mission for the air force's 60th Anniversary preparations. Note badge by front door marking that celebration, carried by all JASDF aircraft in 2014
| Registration / Serial: | 95-1082 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5171 |
| 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: | 36-5695 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1095 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19218Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
The co-pilot gives a wave to the photographers on the fence as his T-4 heads off for another circuit
| Registration / Serial: | 36-5695 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1095 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 36-5695 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1095 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19218Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
The co-pilot gives a wave to the photographers on the fence as his T-4 heads off for another circuit
| Registration / Serial: | 36-5695 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1095 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 97-8416 |
| 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): | M116 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 200 |
Not too many places you can witness a dual Phantom launch nowadays
| Registration / Serial: | 97-8416 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M116 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 97-8416 |
| 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): | M116 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 200 |
Not too many places you can witness a dual Phantom launch nowadays
| Registration / Serial: | 97-8416 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M116 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 02-3027 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 125 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Raytheon Hawker 800/1000 |
| Aircraft Version: | Raytheon U-125A (800SM) |
| C/n (msn): | 258824 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19216Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
Based on the BAe 125 Series 800, Japan has 28 U-125As for SAR duties. They have observation windows, 360° radar and thermal imaging systems, flare & marker-buoy dispenser and extra comms equipment. A life-raft packed into a tube can be discharged through the mainwheel bay, requiring the undercarriage to be lowered. The aircraft has enhanced protection against salt water. Examples are deployed across the JASDF base network and this one is the local resident
| Registration / Serial: | 02-3027 |
| Aircraft Version: | Raytheon U-125A (800SM) |
| C/n (msn): | 258824 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 02-3027 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 125 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Raytheon Hawker 800/1000 |
| Aircraft Version: | Raytheon U-125A (800SM) |
| C/n (msn): | 258824 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19216Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
Based on the BAe 125 Series 800, Japan has 28 U-125As for SAR duties. They have observation windows, 360° radar and thermal imaging systems, flare & marker-buoy dispenser and extra comms equipment. A life-raft packed into a tube can be discharged through the mainwheel bay, requiring the undercarriage to be lowered. The aircraft has enhanced protection against salt water. Examples are deployed across the JASDF base network and this one is the local resident
| Registration / Serial: | 02-3027 |
| Aircraft Version: | Raytheon U-125A (800SM) |
| C/n (msn): | 258824 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 88-1028 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 8028 |
| 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: | 19208Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
One of the resident C-1s taxiing back to the 402 Hikotai ramp after flying with five others in the 2014 show
| Registration / Serial: | 88-1028 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 8028 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 88-1028 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 8028 |
| 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: | 19208Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
One of the resident C-1s taxiing back to the 402 Hikotai ramp after flying with five others in the 2014 show
| Registration / Serial: | 88-1028 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki C-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 8028 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Iruma (RJTJ)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 3 November 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-6909 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4616 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2015 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19201Submit Correction |
| View count: | 488 |
About a dozen recon Phantoms remain in service with the JASDF, serving with the 501 Hikotai at Hyakuri. Some are converted F-4EJs but this is one of the original RF-4Es
| Registration / Serial: | 57-6909 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4616 |
| 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: | 57-6909 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4616 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2015 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19201Submit Correction |
| View count: | 488 |
About a dozen recon Phantoms remain in service with the JASDF, serving with the 501 Hikotai at Hyakuri. Some are converted F-4EJs but this is one of the original RF-4Es
| Registration / Serial: | 57-6909 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4616 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2015 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |