F-104J "557" (36-8557) 204th Hikotai (squadron) of 5th Wing in overall "toned down" scheme, covering also squadron markings for ACM meeting 1983 F-104J, construction number 683B-3057, model 583-07-14, serial number 36-8557, built by MitsubishiJapanese Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) Order of Operations Mitsubishi built; delivery date November 13, 1963; first assigned to 204 Hikotai of 5 Kokudan at Nyuutabaru; for about five years used for F-104 aircraft conversion training from about 1969 206 Hikotai at Hyakuri AB; from 1974 204 Hikotai for the second time, also shared by 202 Hikotai after 202 Hikotai converted from F-104 to F-15 with 204 Hikotai for third time; 204 Hikotai ACM meeting in autumn 1983 carrying a 2-tone light grey camouflage scheme June 1984 207 Hikotai of 83 Kokudan at Naha AB; 1985 withdrawn from use and stored at Gifu AB; scrapped. copyright © Günter Grondstein collection
