F-104J "698" 204th Hikotai (squadron) JASDF at Tsuiki AB on November 5, 1978

F-104J, construction number 683B-3198, model 683-07-14, JASDF serial number 76-8698, built by Mitsubishi
first 2nd Kokudan at Chitose; 1975 temporarily 207th Hikotai at Naha AB; after some months to 204th Hikotai at Nyutabaru AB, until Hikotai re-arranged in 1984
ended later with 207th Hikotai; 1982 withdrawn from use
display Hamamatsu AB, JASDF museum Public relations hall "Air Park" JASDF; first noted as UF-104 already September 24, 1999, C-2 seat, J79 engine
as faked target drone UF-104JA, Scorpion Hikotai marks, 2006 noted; perfect condition, May 1, 2009 noted
with "Scorpion" markings, first noted September 24, 1999, C-2 seat, J79 engine, perfect condition, October 2024 noted.

34°44'51.47"N 137°42'41.55"E

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