F-104J "627" 204 Hikotai (squadron) at Nyutabaru AB with the gear in transit 1982 F-104J, construction number 683B-3127, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 46-8627, built by MitsubishiMitsubishi built; delivery date September 18, 1964; first unit 203rd Hikotai; after IRAN 202nd Hikotai at Nyuutabaru AB; later 204th Hikotai; from 1973 206th Hikotai at Hyakuri AB after 206th Hikotai converted to 305th Hikotai (F-4EJ) transferred to 205th Hikotai at Komatsu AB until 1983; withdrawn from use
to Taiwan July 1987 as "4517" under "Project "Ali Shan No 9" to 7 Squadron of 3 Wing; crashed September 1, 1988 into sea after take-off, pilot ejected safely. copyright © Suga Zuo
