Phinally, a Phantom in the snow!!
This JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (77-8395; cnM095) from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), is undergoing pre-flight checks on the apron at Hyakuri. The snow only lasted for about 5 minutes, but weather was really harsh!
JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (77-8395; cnM095) from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), sen here on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R while tucking in the landing gear. The squadron emblem of the 301st Squadron is a frog wearing a scarf.
JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (77-8395; cnM095) from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), seen here recovering to Hyakuri and turning off the active runway, after having slowed down with the use of its brake-chute, at completion of another recce-mission.
JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (77-8395; cnM095) from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), on the taxiway at Hyakuri. The squadron emblem of the 301st Squadron is a frog wearing a scarf.