F-104J "688" (76-8688) 207 squadron JASDF in 2 tone blue and shark mouth marks during ACM training 1982

F-104J, construction number 683B-3188, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 76-8688, built by Mitsubishi
delivery date April 28, 1967; 28.04.1967 to 7 Wing 206 squadron; 07.1979 to 6 Wing 205 squadron; 07.06.1982 to 2 Wing 203 squadron
06.11.1983 to 5 Wing 204 squadron; 07.11.1984 to 83 AG 207 squadron; 11.03.1986 withdrawn from use at Gifu AB
preserved as display Naha AB (ROAH) 03.12.1997; preserved as display on pole at Naha AB (ROAH), Okinawa Prefecture (with tail from 76-8683)
first noted November 7, 1999; December 2006 with 207 squadron marks noted; December 2008 noted; March 2019 noted
repainted December 2022 noted.

26°11'51.08"N 127°39'35.71"E

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