F-104J "540", serial number 36-8540, 206th Hikotai of 7th Wing landing at Hyakuri AB in October 1976

F-104J, construction number 683B-3040, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 36-8540, built by Mitsubishi
first assigned to 201st Hikotai of 2nd Kokudan; 1974 after first IRAN 206th Hikotai of 7th Kokudan; 1977 204/202nd Hikotai of 5th Kokudan
after 202nd Hikotai rearranged was transferred to 203rd Hikotai in 1983; 1984 retired at 2nd Supply Depot
preserved Gifu October 2004; November 6, 2005 noted with APW markings; 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); May 2021 noted.

35°23'34.26"N 136°51'1.17"E

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