| Aircraft | |
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| 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 |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | 302 Hikotai |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ibaraki / HyakuriMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJAH IATA: IBR Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 16 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 353826 |
| Photo Comment |
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Even with the "barn doors" extended, the Phantom's delta wing requires a very nose-high attitude on landing. The aircraft is wet from the rain, except for part of the rear fuselage that is kept dry by engine heat. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 April 2021, and has since been viewed 397 times. |