F-104J "553" of 207 Hikotai of Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) passing Fuji-san F-104J, construction number 683B-3053, model 583-07-14, serial number 46-8553, built by Mitsubishidelivery date February 28, 1964; first assigned to 202 Hikotai of 5 Kokudan at Nyutabaru AB; after first IRAN in 1969 to 7 Kokudan at Hyakuri AB; shared between 206 and 207 Hikotai 1973 after IRAN to 204 squadron of 5 Kokudan; from 1977 to 205 Hikotai at Komatsu AB; after two years to 207 Hikotai of 83 Koukutai at Naha AB; withdrawn from use February 28, 1984 bought by army surplus store in Itoman City, Okinawa, Japan February 2010 last noted; for sale. 207th Hikotai, 83 AG, Naha AB November 1972 - March 1986 tail markings of 207 sqn copyright © Mühlböck collection
