F-104J "692" (76-8692) 204th squadron JASDF 1984

construction number 683B-3192, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 76-8692, built by Mitsubishi
delivery date June 8, 1967; 206 Hikotai of 7 Kokudan at Hyakuri AB; 205 Hikotai of 6 Kokudan at Komatsu AB 1979
203 Hikotai of 2 Kokudan at Komatsu AB in 1980; 1982 seen with Electronic Countermeasures Pod ALQ-4
204 Hikotai of 5 Kokudan at Tsuiki AB in 1984; special colors "204 Sqn 20th anniversary" 1984
207 Hikotai of 83 AG at Naha AB 1985; modified to UF-104JA (unmanned drone) at Gifu in 1994
76-3692 shot down March 28, 1996 at firing range located near Iwo Jima island, completed mission against "hostile" F-15J.

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