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| Registration / Serial: | 12-8924 |
| 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): | 124 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355084Submit Correction |
| View count: | 165 |
No formation landings in this weather.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8924 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 124 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8924 |
| 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): | 124 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355084Submit Correction |
| View count: | 165 |
No formation landings in this weather.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8924 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 124 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-8864 |
| 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): | 064 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355083Submit Correction |
| View count: | 428 |
Nearing the end of nine years with 305 Hikotai at the photo date, to move on through other units.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-8864 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 064 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-8864 |
| 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): | 064 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355083Submit Correction |
| View count: | 428 |
Nearing the end of nine years with 305 Hikotai at the photo date, to move on through other units.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-8864 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 064 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8924 |
| 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): | 124 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355082Submit Correction |
| View count: | 180 |
On the runway for departure as part of a three-ship.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8924 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 124 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8924 |
| 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): | 124 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355082Submit Correction |
| View count: | 180 |
On the runway for departure as part of a three-ship.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8924 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 124 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8805 |
| 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): | 561/005 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355081Submit Correction |
| View count: | 190 |
This Eagle was delivered as a kit, c/n 561, by McDonnell-Douglas and assembled by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as their c/n 005. The JASDF took it on strength in early 1982.
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8805 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 561/005 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8805 |
| 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): | 561/005 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355081Submit Correction |
| View count: | 190 |
This Eagle was delivered as a kit, c/n 561, by McDonnell-Douglas and assembled by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as their c/n 005. The JASDF took it on strength in early 1982.
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8805 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 561/005 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-3003 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 125 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | British Aerospace BAe-125/HS-125 (C-29) |
| Aircraft Version: | British Aerospace U-125A (BAe-125-800SM) |
| C/n (msn): | 258250 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355080Submit Correction |
| View count: | 205 |
This rescue supporting jet was in the process of transitioning from the Akita Kyunantai to that of Nyutabaru. It celebrated its 15th birthday as a flying airframe this day, first taking to the air as a BAe125-800A with test registration G-5-815.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-3003 |
| Aircraft Version: | British Aerospace U-125A (BAe-125-800SM) |
| C/n (msn): | 258250 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-3003 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 125 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | British Aerospace BAe-125/HS-125 (C-29) |
| Aircraft Version: | British Aerospace U-125A (BAe-125-800SM) |
| C/n (msn): | 258250 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355080Submit Correction |
| View count: | 205 |
This rescue supporting jet was in the process of transitioning from the Akita Kyunantai to that of Nyutabaru. It celebrated its 15th birthday as a flying airframe this day, first taking to the air as a BAe125-800A with test registration G-5-815.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-3003 |
| Aircraft Version: | British Aerospace U-125A (BAe-125-800SM) |
| C/n (msn): | 258250 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-8860 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 060 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355079Submit Correction |
| View count: | 257 |
First flown in 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-8860 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 060 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-8860 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 060 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355079Submit Correction |
| View count: | 257 |
First flown in 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-8860 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 060 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 96-5770 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1170 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 159 |
Delivered 10 years before and with this unit since four years. It would stay another one and then move on through periodic overhaul and different units, as usual.
| Registration / Serial: | 96-5770 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1170 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 96-5770 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1170 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 159 |
Delivered 10 years before and with this unit since four years. It would stay another one and then move on through periodic overhaul and different units, as usual.
| Registration / Serial: | 96-5770 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1170 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 72-8888 |
| 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): | 088 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355077Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
Leader of a three-ship with F-15DJ 12-8074 and F-15J 72-8962.
| Registration / Serial: | 72-8888 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 088 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 72-8888 |
| 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): | 088 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355077Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
Leader of a three-ship with F-15DJ 12-8074 and F-15J 72-8962.
| Registration / Serial: | 72-8888 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 088 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 72-8962 |
| 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): | 162 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355076Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
Ready for departure with some micro whirlwinds towards engine inlets.
| Registration / Serial: | 72-8962 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 162 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 72-8962 |
| 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): | 162 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355076Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
Ready for departure with some micro whirlwinds towards engine inlets.
| Registration / Serial: | 72-8962 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 162 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 73463 |
| Military Code: | JG-3463 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 209/309/449 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell AH-1S Cobra (209) |
| Licence-built by: | Fuji |
| C/n (msn): | 63 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Army |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Taisensha Herikoputatai |
| City / Airport: | Kasumigaura (RJAK)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355074Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
This Kisarazu Cobra, with the 'IVATH' mark of the 4th Anti Tank Helicopter Unit, was on temporary duty at Kasumigaura from around the photo date until April the next year. On 14 February 2001, it had collided with an OH-6 but luckily the crew managed to land safely.
| Registration / Serial: | 73463 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell AH-1S Cobra (209) |
| C/n (msn): | 63 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Army |
| City / Airport: | Kasumigaura (RJAK)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 73463 |
| Military Code: | JG-3463 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 209/309/449 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell AH-1S Cobra (209) |
| Licence-built by: | Fuji |
| C/n (msn): | 63 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Army |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Taisensha Herikoputatai |
| City / Airport: | Kasumigaura (RJAK)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 355074Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
This Kisarazu Cobra, with the 'IVATH' mark of the 4th Anti Tank Helicopter Unit, was on temporary duty at Kasumigaura from around the photo date until April the next year. On 14 February 2001, it had collided with an OH-6 but luckily the crew managed to land safely.
| Registration / Serial: | 73463 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell AH-1S Cobra (209) |
| C/n (msn): | 63 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Army |
| City / Airport: | Kasumigaura (RJAK)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8938 |
| 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): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354567Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
Eagle taking the runway in the pouring rain.
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8938 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8938 |
| 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): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354567Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
Eagle taking the runway in the pouring rain.
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8938 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8938 |
| 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): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354566Submit Correction |
| View count: | 276 |
Lining up on 03L, carrying three 610-US gallon drop tanks with a combined capacity of almost 7000 litres of fuel.
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8938 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8938 |
| 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): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354566Submit Correction |
| View count: | 276 |
Lining up on 03L, carrying three 610-US gallon drop tanks with a combined capacity of almost 7000 litres of fuel.
| Registration / Serial: | 22-8938 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8074 |
| 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): | 024 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354565Submit Correction |
| View count: | 242 |
Blasting down 03L.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8074 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 024 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8074 |
| 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): | 024 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354565Submit Correction |
| View count: | 242 |
Blasting down 03L.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8074 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 024 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-6903 |
| 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): | 4574 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 501 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354564Submit Correction |
| View count: | 193 |
RTB on a gloomy day. Delivered by McDonnell-Douglas in 1974 and upgraded to Kai standard by Mitsubishi in the mid-1980s.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-6903 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4574 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-6903 |
| 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): | 4574 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 501 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354564Submit Correction |
| View count: | 193 |
RTB on a gloomy day. Delivered by McDonnell-Douglas in 1974 and upgraded to Kai standard by Mitsubishi in the mid-1980s.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-6903 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4574 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8074 |
| 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): | 024 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354563Submit Correction |
| View count: | 223 |
With its fifth squadron since delivery in 1991 and at least three more to follow.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8074 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 024 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8074 |
| 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): | 024 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354563Submit Correction |
| View count: | 223 |
With its fifth squadron since delivery in 1991 and at least three more to follow.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-8074 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15DJ Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 024 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-6903 |
| 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): | 4574 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 501 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 462 |
On the roll in adverse weather. After 46 years with 501 Hikotai, interrupted only by periodic maintenance, this machine would be retired on 9 March 2020. Two-and-a-half weeks later, the famous 'Woody Woodpecker squadron' was decommisioned.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-6903 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4574 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-6903 |
| 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): | 4574 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 501 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 462 |
On the roll in adverse weather. After 46 years with 501 Hikotai, interrupted only by periodic maintenance, this machine would be retired on 9 March 2020. Two-and-a-half weeks later, the famous 'Woody Woodpecker squadron' was decommisioned.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-6903 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4574 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 82-8965 |
| 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): | 165 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354556Submit Correction |
| View count: | 501 |
Left the Mitsubishi factory in 1998.
| Registration / Serial: | 82-8965 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 165 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 82-8965 |
| 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): | 165 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 305 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354556Submit Correction |
| View count: | 501 |
Left the Mitsubishi factory in 1998.
| Registration / Serial: | 82-8965 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 165 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 86-5765 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1165 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Koku Sotai Shireibu Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354531Submit Correction |
| View count: | 127 |
Visiting T-4 based at Iruma entering the runway for departure. Its unit was reporting directly to the JASDF Headquarters at the time.
| Registration / Serial: | 86-5765 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1165 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 86-5765 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1165 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Koku Sotai Shireibu Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354531Submit Correction |
| View count: | 127 |
Visiting T-4 based at Iruma entering the runway for departure. Its unit was reporting directly to the JASDF Headquarters at the time.
| Registration / Serial: | 86-5765 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki T-4 |
| C/n (msn): | 1165 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-8411 |
| 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): | M111 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354522Submit Correction |
| View count: | 258 |
As can be seen here on AirHistory, this Mitsubishi-built F-4 was delivered to the same unit in 1978 as it was flying with (again) 31 years later. It was withdrawn from use in 2016.
| Registration / Serial: | 87-8411 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M111 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-8411 |
| 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): | M111 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354522Submit Correction |
| View count: | 258 |
As can be seen here on AirHistory, this Mitsubishi-built F-4 was delivered to the same unit in 1978 as it was flying with (again) 31 years later. It was withdrawn from use in 2016.
| Registration / Serial: | 87-8411 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M111 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-6380 |
| 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): | M080 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 501 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354514Submit Correction |
| View count: | 531 |
About to release the brakes for a 30-minute flight in clean configuration. Before conversion to RF-4EJ standard, this was 67-8380. Retired from service in March 2020.
| Registration / Serial: | 67-6380 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M080 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-6380 |
| 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): | M080 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 501 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354514Submit Correction |
| View count: | 531 |
About to release the brakes for a 30-minute flight in clean configuration. Before conversion to RF-4EJ standard, this was 67-8380. Retired from service in March 2020.
| Registration / Serial: | 67-6380 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M080 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |