| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 36-8516 |
| Military Code: | 516 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104J Starfighter |
| Licence-built by: | Mitsubishi |
| C/n (msn): | 683B-3016 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | APW-Air Proving Wing |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | MisawaMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJSM IATA: MSJ Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | June 1976 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 392373 |
| Photo Comment |
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This F-104J was the chase aircraft for the second FS-T-2Kai, which is at the right side of the slide. The sixth and seventh Mitsubishi T-2 trainers were converted to FS-T-2Kai, the prototypes of the Mitsubishi F-1 fighter. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 September 2021, and has since been viewed 441 times. |