F-104J "582" (46-8582) 207 Hikotai (squadron) Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) taking off at Chitose Air Base in May 1981 F-104J, construction number 683B-3083, model 583-07-14, serial number 56-8671, built by MitsubishiMitsubishi built; delivery date February 20, 1964; first assigned to 202nd Hikoutai at Nyuutabaru; some years later 205th Hikoutai at Komatsu; from 1974 207th Hikoutai at Chitose 1983 retired; to USAF for transfer
MAP (Military Assistance Program) to Taiwan July 1987 coded as "4511" under Project "Ali Shan No 9" to 7 Sqn of 3 Wing (427th FW, ROCAF) crashed December 5, 1990 into sea west of Tai Chung after exceeding the G limits during Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM), disintegrated, pilot was killed. copyright © Sugo Zue
