F-104J "603", serial number 46-8603, 204 Hikotai of 5 Kokudan at Tsuiki AB in November 1983

F-104J, construction number 6803-3103, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 46-8603, built by Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi built; June 24, 1964 delivered to Air Self-Defense Force; delivery date July 2, 1964; first unit 202 Hikotai of 5 Kokudan at Nyuutabaru AB
later to 203 Hikotai of 2 Wing until 1975; next to 204 Hikotai of 5 Kokudan; in 1979 to 202 Hikotai of 5 Wing; in 1983 to 204 Hikotai of 5 Wing
withdrawn from use May 30, 1984 at 204 Squadron; November 5, 2005 display at Kasuga AB, Fukuoka Prefecture first noted; November 5, 2005 noted
December 2014 noted; January 2023 noted.

33°31'53.47"N 130°27'57.74"E

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