| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 9076 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Shin Meiwa PS-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Shin Meiwa PS-1/US-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Shin Meiwa US-1A |
| C/n (msn): | 2006 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| Local Operator Name: | 海上自衛隊 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | KanoyaMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJFY IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Kanoya Air Base Museum |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 20064 |
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A total of 20 US-1 and US-1A rescue amphibians were gradually delivered to the JMSDF over some 30 years from 1975 to 2005; just two (9089 & 9090) remain in service. This example is one of two preserved and was delivered as a US-1 in 1981 and following conversion to US-1A standard in 1986, continued in service until 11.93 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 November 2017, and has since been viewed 225 times. |