F-104J "540" 202 squadron formation approach at Gifu AB in May 1982 F-104J, construction number 683B-3040, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 36-8540, built by MitsubishiMitsubishi built; first assigned to 201 Hikotai of 2 Kokudan; 1974 after first IRAN 206 Hikotai of 7 Kokudan; 1977 204/202 Hikotai of 5 Kokudan after 202 Hikotai rearranged was transferred to 203 Hikotai in 1983; 1984 retired at 2nd Supply Depot Izu Bio Park, Higashi Izu town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture, noted October 13, 1986 preserved Gifu October 2004; November 6, 2005 noted with APW markings; preserved as part of the Gifu Air Base Museum collection at main gate 2009 noted; November 24, 2013 noted 2014 Gifu AB air show tail fin with emblem of APW (Air Proving Wing); December 2024 noted. copyright © Suga Zuo
