Clearly showing the large observation window, this SAR aircraft still carries 50th anniversary marks from last year

Since 2002, 49 T-7s have been acquired as JASDF primary trainers, developed from the earlier piston-powered T-3. This one is based at Yaizu/Shizuhama with 11 Hiko Kyoikudan

In darker camouflage than standard, this is one of 17 F-4EJs which were converted for reconnaissance, of which about five remained in use along with around eight original RF-4Es

Resident F-4, part of the superbly arranged static line-up in that year's Hyakuri Open Day

First public appearance of this 501 Hikotai recon Phantom in its unique ocean camouflage, similar to that carried by the Mitsubishi F-2s