123 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 67-8388 |
| Other Marks: | 388 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M088 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 454577Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-8388 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M088 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-8388 |
| Other Marks: | 388 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M088 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 454577Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-8388 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M088 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8329 |
| Military Code: | 329 |
| 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): | M029 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 April 2022 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 453831Submit Correction |
| View count: | 217 |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8329 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M029 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 April 2022 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8329 |
| Military Code: | 329 |
| 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): | M029 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 April 2022 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 453831Submit Correction |
| View count: | 217 |
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8329 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M029 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 April 2022 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8315 |
| Other Marks: | 315 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M015 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 453808Submit Correction |
| View count: | 274 |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8315 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M015 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8315 |
| Other Marks: | 315 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M015 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 453808Submit Correction |
| View count: | 274 |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8315 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M015 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8314 |
| Other Marks: | 314 |
| 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): | M014 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 453807Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8314 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M014 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8314 |
| Other Marks: | 314 |
| 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): | M014 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 453807Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
| Registration / Serial: | 37-8314 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M014 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Nyutabaru (RJFN)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 2000 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-8378 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M11-065 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 301 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
| Photo ID: | 420638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-8378 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M11-065 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-8378 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M11-065 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 301 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
| Photo ID: | 420638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-8378 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M11-065 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8369 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M11-056 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 301 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
| Photo ID: | 420164Submit Correction |
| View count: | 227 |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8369 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M11-056 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8369 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M11-056 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 301 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
| Photo ID: | 420164Submit Correction |
| View count: | 227 |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8369 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M11-056 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-8413 |
| Military Code: | 413 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M113 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 15 April 2016 |
| Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
| Photo ID: | 378957Submit Correction |
| View count: | 303 |
Built in 1978 by Mitsubishi under licence, this Phantom was one of a total of 140 fighters procured by the JASDF between 1971 and 1981. In addition, 14 Recce Phantoms were bought as well in 1974/75.
| Registration / Serial: | 87-8413 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M113 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 15 April 2016 |
| Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 87-8413 |
| Military Code: | 413 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | M113 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 15 April 2016 |
| Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
| Photo ID: | 378957Submit Correction |
| View count: | 303 |
Built in 1978 by Mitsubishi under licence, this Phantom was one of a total of 140 fighters procured by the JASDF between 1971 and 1981. In addition, 14 Recce Phantoms were bought as well in 1974/75.
| Registration / Serial: | 87-8413 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M113 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 15 April 2016 |
| Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
| 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: | 263 |
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: | 263 |
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: | 47-8345 |
| 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): | M045 |
| 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: | 354492Submit Correction |
| View count: | 243 |
Just after touch-down, more than 8000ft of runway left. Delivered as early as 1974 and in service until at least 2019.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8345 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M045 |
| 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: | 47-8345 |
| 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): | M045 |
| 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: | 354492Submit Correction |
| View count: | 243 |
Just after touch-down, more than 8000ft of runway left. Delivered as early as 1974 and in service until at least 2019.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8345 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M045 |
| 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: | 47-8342 |
| 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): | M042 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 430 |
As hinted by the first digit in its serial, 1974 was the year this Phantom was delivered, as an F-4EJ. Conversion to Kai standard took place in 1991 and in October 2010, it was put into storage at Hyakuri. Alive and kicking here, one year earlier.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8342 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M042 |
| 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: | 47-8342 |
| 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): | M042 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 430 |
As hinted by the first digit in its serial, 1974 was the year this Phantom was delivered, as an F-4EJ. Conversion to Kai standard took place in 1991 and in October 2010, it was put into storage at Hyakuri. Alive and kicking here, one year earlier.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8342 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M042 |
| 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: | 17-8437 |
| 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): | M137 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354223Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Another drag chute assisted recovery in rainy weather. Aircraft delivered in 1981, with 302 Hikotai since 10 years at the photo date and just out of periodic overhaul since the previous month. In service until December 2020, the last 1.5 years with 301 Hikotai.
| Registration / Serial: | 17-8437 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M137 |
| 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: | 17-8437 |
| 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): | M137 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354223Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
Another drag chute assisted recovery in rainy weather. Aircraft delivered in 1981, with 302 Hikotai since 10 years at the photo date and just out of periodic overhaul since the previous month. In service until December 2020, the last 1.5 years with 301 Hikotai.
| Registration / Serial: | 17-8437 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M137 |
| 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: | 47-8342 |
| 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): | M042 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354221Submit Correction |
| View count: | 331 |
Ready for departure once again. On this rainy day, the engines have dried the aft fuselage skin from within with their heat. The exhaust did the same from the outside, to the forward halve of the tail.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8342 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M042 |
| 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: | 47-8342 |
| 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): | M042 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354221Submit Correction |
| View count: | 331 |
Ready for departure once again. On this rainy day, the engines have dried the aft fuselage skin from within with their heat. The exhaust did the same from the outside, to the forward halve of the tail.
| Registration / Serial: | 47-8342 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M042 |
| 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: | 17-8440 |
| 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): | M140 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354177Submit Correction |
| View count: | 930 |
Phantom #5195 is RTB once more. Mitsubishi delivered the last F-4 ever built in May 1981 and it served the JASDF until retirement at the end of November 2020.
| Registration / Serial: | 17-8440 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M140 |
| 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: | 17-8440 |
| 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): | M140 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354177Submit Correction |
| View count: | 930 |
Phantom #5195 is RTB once more. Mitsubishi delivered the last F-4 ever built in May 1981 and it served the JASDF until retirement at the end of November 2020.
| Registration / Serial: | 17-8440 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M140 |
| 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: | 17-8440 |
| 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): | M140 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354176Submit Correction |
| View count: | 779 |
The youngest Phantom, the last F-4 ever built. Rightfully preserved at Hamamatsu in December 2020.
| Registration / Serial: | 17-8440 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M140 |
| 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: | 17-8440 |
| 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): | M140 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 354176Submit Correction |
| View count: | 779 |
The youngest Phantom, the last F-4 ever built. Rightfully preserved at Hamamatsu in December 2020.
| Registration / Serial: | 17-8440 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M140 |
| 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: | 57-8362 |
| 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): | M062 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353903Submit Correction |
| View count: | 270 |
In the lead on this formation landing with 17-8437. Built by Mitsubishi in 1975 and put in storage some two years after the photo date. Most likely scrapped in 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8362 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M062 |
| 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: | 57-8362 |
| 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): | M062 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353903Submit Correction |
| View count: | 270 |
In the lead on this formation landing with 17-8437. Built by Mitsubishi in 1975 and put in storage some two years after the photo date. Most likely scrapped in 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8362 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M062 |
| 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: | 77-8398 |
| 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): | M098 |
| 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: | 353902Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
Arriving once more at a busy Hyakuri, carrying just the huge centreline tank.
| Registration / Serial: | 77-8398 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M098 |
| 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: | 77-8398 |
| 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): | M098 |
| 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: | 353902Submit Correction |
| View count: | 202 |
Arriving once more at a busy Hyakuri, carrying just the huge centreline tank.
| Registration / Serial: | 77-8398 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M098 |
| 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: | 57-8362 |
| 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): | M062 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353874Submit Correction |
| View count: | 242 |
Don't mess with these guys. 362 leading a quartet of 302 Hikotai F-4EJ Kais. The squadron later moved to Misawa and transitioned to the F-35.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8362 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M062 |
| 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: | 57-8362 |
| 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): | M062 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353874Submit Correction |
| View count: | 242 |
Don't mess with these guys. 362 leading a quartet of 302 Hikotai F-4EJ Kais. The squadron later moved to Misawa and transitioned to the F-35.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8362 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M062 |
| 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: | 57-8362 |
| 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): | M062 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353873Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
Dull weather but there was plenty of action on this November day in Ibaraki.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8362 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M062 |
| 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: | 57-8362 |
| 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): | M062 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353873Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
Dull weather but there was plenty of action on this November day in Ibaraki.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8362 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M062 |
| 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: | 87-8404 |
| 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 |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353851Submit Correction |
| View count: | 266 |
Delivered in 1978, converted to Kai standard in the early '90s and preserved at Komatsu in 2020.
| 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: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| 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 |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353851Submit Correction |
| View count: | 266 |
Delivered in 1978, converted to Kai standard in the early '90s and preserved at Komatsu in 2020.
| 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: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8355 |
| 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): | M055 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353835Submit Correction |
| View count: | 212 |
Seen stored at Hyakuri in March 2021. Landing as the #2 here from a local mission.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8355 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M055 |
| 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: | 57-8355 |
| 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): | M055 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 353835Submit Correction |
| View count: | 212 |
Seen stored at Hyakuri in March 2021. Landing as the #2 here from a local mission.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-8355 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | M055 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / Hyakuri (RJAH / IBR)Map | Country: | Japan |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |