F-104J "702" (76-8702) 204th Hikotai with a two-tone blue camouflage scheme for the ACM meeting 1980 F-104J, construction number 683B-3202, model 583-07-14, serial number 76-8702, built by Mitsubishidelivery date September 28, 1967; 1973 with 6 Wing 205 squadron; November 1975 5 Wing 204 squadron later 5 Wing 202 squadron; 1980 to 5 Wing 204 squadron ACM meeting 1980 carrying a two-tone blue camouflage scheme with 204 Hikotai landing accident February 8, 1982 at Nyutabaru AB, pilot was ok. The 204 Squadron was formed on December 1, 1964 at Nyutabaru, with 5th Air Wing, as F-104 conversion training squadron. The 204 became a fighter interceptor squadron at the end of 1981 due to completion of the F-104 pilot training. The unit was reequipped with F-15J at their new home base of Hyakuri AB on March 2, 1985. copyright © Peitzmeier archive
