F-104J "688" 204 Hikotai formation landing at Nyutabaru AB January 10, 1984 

F-104J, construction number 683B-3188, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 76-8688, built by Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi built, delivery date April 28, 1967, April 28, 1967 to 7 Wing 206 sqn; July 1979 6 Wing 205 sqn; June 7, 1982 2 Wing 203 sqn; 8.6 1982 at Komatsu
06.11.1983 5 Wing 204 sqn; 07.11.1984 83 AG 207 sqn; March 11, 1986 Gifu AB withdrawn from use; preserved as display Naha AB (ROAH) 03.12.1997 
preserved as display on pole at Naha AB (ROAH), Okinawa Prefecture (with tail from 76-8683); first noted November 7, 1999, December 14, 2003 noted
December 10, 2006 with 207 sqn marks noted; March 2014 noted; July 2019 noted; repainted December 2022 noted; 2025 noted.

Note: stone with "Eikou-Dai 207 Hikoutai-1985.12.16" that was beside nose of 544, is added to the base of 688

26°11'51.08"N 127°39'35.71"E

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