Aircraft Photo of 17-8437 | McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom II | Japan - Air Force | AirHistory.net #354223
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:17-8437
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):M137
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Local Operator Name:航空自衛隊
Unit Markings:302 Hikotai
Location
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: 354223
Photo Comment

Another drag chute assisted recovery in rainy weather. Aircraft delivered in 1981, with 302 Hikotai since 10 years at the photo date and just out of periodic overhaul since the previous month. In service until December 2020, the last 1.5 years with 301 Hikotai.

This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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