| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 76-8698 |
| 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-3198 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | Iwo Jima Drone Operation Flight |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | HamamatsuMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJNH IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | JASDF Hamamatsu Air Park |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2012 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 651967 |
| Photo Comment |
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On display at JASDF Hamamatsu Kohokan. This is a 204th Kokutai F-104J that has been painted as one of 14 aircraft converted to UF-104J/JA standard, operated by the Iwo Jima Drone Operation Flight that was formed in 1992 as the Provisional Drone Operation Unit. The first two conversions could be flown manned or remotely, while the rest were pure drones. The first of these pilotless target drones was shot down in March 1995 and the last two years later. The unit marking is a scorpion on the red tail. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 February 2024, and has since been viewed 149 times. |