F-104J "686" 203 Hikotai (squadron) departing Chitose AB with a Dart for AA gunnery F-104J, construction number 683B-3186, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 76-8686, built by MitsubishiMitsubishi built; delivery date March 2, 1967; with 201 squadron in 1973; 76-8686 @ Hyakuri July 1975 with 206 squadron of 7 Wing August 1982 with 203 squadron of 2 Wing; January 1984 with 204 squadron of 5 Wing; November 1992 stored in hangar at Gifu AB October 17, 2004 static at Open House at Gifu; with 5 Wing 204 squadron markings preserved at Gifu AFB, often used for static display during open houses November 9, 2003 noted "JASDF 50th Anniversary" marks, November 30, 2004 noted, "104 Brothers" marks on intake, 5 Wing 204 squadron marks stored at Gifu AB, Gifu Prefecture, displayed on airshow days; October 15, 2006 noted; August 2022 noted. copyright © Suga Zuo