F-104J "633" (serial number 46-8633) APW (Air Proving Wing), test unit of JASDF at Gifu AB in September 1977 F-104J, construction number 683B-3133, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 46-8633, built by Mitsubishidelivery date November 7, 1964; first unit 206 squadron of 7 Wing; to APW (Air Proving Wing) September 1977 1985 to 207 squadron of 83 AG; back to APW (Air Proving Wing) in the late 80s; withdrawn from use in November 1991 at Gifu AB UF-104JA target drone as 46-3633 shot down March 11, 1997 at firing range located near Iwo Jima island. Air Proving Wing operated various types of JASDF aircraft including the F-104J based at Gifu. copyright © Günter Grondstein
