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20190213-20190215 Spotting at Phantom-base Hyakuri (RJAH).

Part of "20190211-20190217_COAP-Japan Trip Exotic Wings #41 LITE" --> see here: https://www.waltervanbelphotography.be/Travel/Asia/20190211-20190217COAP-Japan-Trip-Exotic-Wings-41-LITE/n-KCbLJv/

At the time of our visit (Frebruary 2019), there were still 3 active Squadrons flying the mighty Phantom! This was the last chance to see active Phantoms of 302 Hikotai, since they would stop flying at the end of the month...

The 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron are squadrons of the 7th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. These are equipped with F-4EJ Kai Phantom II and Kawasaki T-4 aircraft.
Along with the 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, the 302nd is responsible for air defense of the Tokyo Metropolitan area.

The 302 squadron ceased flying the F-4 Phantom in March 2019, and in the same month relocated to Misawa Air Base.

The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It is equipped with RF-4E Phantom II, RF-4EJ Phantom II and Kawasaki T-4 aircraft.
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  • The special c/s JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (07-8428; cnM128) from 302 Hikotai (White-tailed Eagle), is seen here being towed across the apron at Hyakuri. The 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the 7th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

    The special c/s JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (07-8428; cnM128) from 302 Hikotai (White-tailed Eagle), is seen here being towed across the apron at Hyakuri. The 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the 7th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

  • The special c/s JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (07-8428; cnM128) from 302 Hikotai (White-tailed Eagle), is seen here being towed across the apron at Hyakuri. The 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the 7th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

    The special c/s JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (07-8428; cnM128) from 302 Hikotai (White-tailed Eagle), is seen here being towed across the apron at Hyakuri. The 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the 7th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

  • JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (17-8439; cnM139) and two other Phantoms from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), heading out to the active runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another training session.

    JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (17-8439; cnM139) and two other Phantoms from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), heading out to the active runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another training session.

  • JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (17-8439; cnM139) from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), seen here on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R, at the start of another training session.

    JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (17-8439; cnM139) from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), seen here on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R, at the start of another training session.

  • On a very cold winter morning, two JASDF F-15J's depart for another training sortie. F-15J (22-8936; cn136) from 306 Hikotai (Golden Eagle), is seen here on the taxiway at Hyakuri in front of his wingman F-15J (42-8947; cn147). The 306th Tactical Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the 6th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, based at Komatsu Air Base, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The squadron's aircraft carry a golden eagle as their tail marking, inside a stylized "6" indicating the 6th Air Wing. The golden eagle can be found in the mountains near Komatsu air base, and is also the prefectural bird of Ishikawa.

    On a very cold winter morning, two JASDF F-15J's depart for another training sortie. F-15J (22-8936; cn136) from 306 Hikotai (Golden Eagle), is seen here on the taxiway at Hyakuri in front of his wingman F-15J (42-8947; cn147). The 306th Tactical Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the 6th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, based at Komatsu Air Base, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The squadron's aircraft carry a golden eagle as their tail marking, inside a stylized "6" indicating the 6th Air Wing. The golden eagle can be found in the mountains near Komatsu air base, and is also the prefectural bird of Ishikawa.

  • A JASDF F-15J (22-8936; cn136) from 306 Hikotai (Golden Eagle), seen here on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R. The 306th Tactical Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the 6th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, based at Komatsu Air Base, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The squadron's aircraft carry a golden eagle as their tail marking, inside a stylized "6" indicating the 6th Air Wing. The golden eagle can be found in the mountains near Komatsu air base, and is also the prefectural bird of Ishikawa.

    A JASDF F-15J (22-8936; cn136) from 306 Hikotai (Golden Eagle), seen here on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R. The 306th Tactical Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the 6th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, based at Komatsu Air Base, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The squadron's aircraft carry a golden eagle as their tail marking, inside a stylized "6" indicating the 6th Air Wing. The golden eagle can be found in the mountains near Komatsu air base, and is also the prefectural bird of Ishikawa.

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  • JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai, seen here on the taxiway to the active runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

    JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai, seen here on the taxiway to the active runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

  • A JASDF Kawasaki T-4 (06-5631; cn1031), from 501 Hikotai, on the taxiway at Hyakuri. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Since 1961 the squadron's emblem has been the American cartoon character Woody Woodpecker wearing a bowtie. The use of a woodpecker also references a battle tactic of Takeda Shingen from the 16th century battles of Kawanakajima.

    A JASDF Kawasaki T-4 (06-5631; cn1031), from 501 Hikotai, on the taxiway at Hyakuri. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Since 1961 the squadron's emblem has been the American cartoon character Woody Woodpecker wearing a bowtie. The use of a woodpecker also references a battle tactic of Takeda Shingen from the 16th century battles of Kawanakajima.

  • A JASDF Mitsubishi F-2B (03-8104; cn3004) from 21 Hikotai, on the taxi-track at Hyakuri Air Base. The 21st Fighter Training Squadron is a squadron of the 4th Air Wing of Air Training Command of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is based at Matsushima Air Base in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

    A JASDF Mitsubishi F-2B (03-8104; cn3004) from 21 Hikotai, on the taxi-track at Hyakuri Air Base. The 21st Fighter Training Squadron is a squadron of the 4th Air Wing of Air Training Command of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is based at Matsushima Air Base in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

  • A JASDF Mitsubishi F-2B (03-8104; cn3004) from 21 Hikotai, on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R. The 21st Fighter Training Squadron is a squadron of the 4th Air Wing of Air Training Command of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is based at Matsushima Air Base in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

    A JASDF Mitsubishi F-2B (03-8104; cn3004) from 21 Hikotai, on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R. The 21st Fighter Training Squadron is a squadron of the 4th Air Wing of Air Training Command of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is based at Matsushima Air Base in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

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  • JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "Grey-Green c/s" - seen here recovering to Hyakuri, while slowing down with the use of its brake-chute, after completing another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

    JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "Grey-Green c/s" - seen here recovering to Hyakuri, while slowing down with the use of its brake-chute, after completing another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

  • JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai, seen here on the taxiway and returning to the platform on completion of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

    JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai, seen here on the taxiway and returning to the platform on completion of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

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  • JASDF RF-4E (57-6907; cn4603) from 501 Hikotai, on the taxiway and returning to the platform on completion of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

    JASDF RF-4E (57-6907; cn4603) from 501 Hikotai, on the taxiway and returning to the platform on completion of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

  • JASDF RF-4E (47-6903; cn4574) from 501 Hikotai, on the taxiway and returning to the platform on completion of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

    JASDF RF-4E (47-6903; cn4574) from 501 Hikotai, on the taxiway and returning to the platform on completion of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

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