Four early McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagles fly formation near the Nyutaharu Air Base, where 202 Hikotai (part of the 5 Kokudan) serves as the OCU for the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F-15A/C Eagle - СШАUSA - 1972

Some 45 Lockheed F-104J Starfighters remain in the JASDF inventory from 210 (plus 20 two-seat F-104DJs) originally supplied. The last operational unit is 207 Hikotai, two of whose F-104Js are seen here at their Naha base.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-104G Starfighter - СШАUSA - 1959

One of the six Grumman E-2C Hawkeye airborne early-warning aircraft that are now in service with 601 Hikotai at Misawa.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman E-2 Hawkeye - СШАUSA - 1960

The JASDF has a requirement for 12 Lockheed C-130H Hercules but has to date funded only eight. Of these, four have been delivered, and are now in service with 401 Hokotai at Komaki, alongside eight Kawasaki C-1s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954

At Gifu, the Air Proving Wing (Koku Jikkendan) includes the ubiquitous Lockheed T-33A in its present inventory.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed T-33A - СШАUSA - 1948

Detachments of the Koku Kyunandan (Air Rescue Wing) are spread throughout Japan, each equipped with Kawasaki KV-107 helicopters built under Boeing-Vertol licence. Five more KV-107-IIA-5s are on order.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight - СШАUSA - 1958

At present the most modern type of aircraft serving with the Flying Training Command (Hiko Koku Shudan) is the indigenous Mitsubishi T-2, a total of 96 examples having been ordered since 1975. This armed T-2 Koki (T-2A) is unusual in being camouflaged. Unarmed T-2 Zenki versions are also in service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi T-2 - ЯпонияJapan - 1971

A Mitsubishi T-2 basic jet trainer in the colours of the "Blue Impulse” aerobatic team of the Japanese Air Self-Defence Force.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi T-2 - ЯпонияJapan - 1971

A Mitsubishi F-1 of the type now operated by three squadrons, the 3, 6 and 8 Hikotai.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi F-1 - ЯпонияJapan - 1975

Mitsubishi F-1 support fighters of 6 Hikotai at Tsuiki, forming part of the 8 Kokudan (Air Wing) which is itself a component of the Western Air Defence Force, the Seibu Koku Homentai.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi F-1 - ЯпонияJapan - 1975

The first prototype Kawasaki T-4 about to enter flight testing that is expected to lead to orders for 200-220 aircraft being built in the early 'nineties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kawasaki T-4 - ЯпонияJapan - 1985

The only military transport type developed in Japan in recent years, the Kawasaki C-1 is in service with the three squadrons of the Air Transport Wing, Nos 401, 402 and 403.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kawasaki C-1 - ЯпонияJapan - 1970

Flying training in the JASDF begins on the Fuji T-3, at Shizuhama (11 Hiko Kyoikudan) and Hofu (12 HK).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fuji KM / LM / T-3 - ЯпонияJapan - 1953

Japan's first post-war jet design, the Fuji T-1 is used for the second stage of JASDF primary training, serving with the 13 Hiko Kyoikudan at Ashiya.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fuji T1F / T-1 Hatsutaka - ЯпонияJapan - 1958

One of the two YS-11FC conversions used by the Flight Check Group.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NAMC YS-11 - ЯпонияJapan - 1962

A McDonnell F-4EJ Phantom of 302 Hikotai at Naha - one of the four squadrons that will continue to operate the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F-4E / F-4F Phantom II - СШАUSA - 1965

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F-4E / F-4F Phantom II - СШАUSA - 1965