Phinally, a Phantom in the snow!!
This JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6397; cnM097) from 501 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 RF-4EJ (07-6433; cnM133) from 501 Hikotai on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R, at the start of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base.
Close-up of a JASDF RF-4EJ (07-6433; cnM133) from 501 Hikotai on the taxitrack at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base.
JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "Grey-Green camouflage" - seen here returning to the apron at Hyakuri, after completion of another recce-mission.
Close-up of this JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai, - in the splendid "Grey-Green c/s" - seen here on the taxiway at Hyakuri, on its way for another recce-mission.
JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai, seen here on take-off at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base.
JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "Grey-Green camouflage" - seen here thundering down the active runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission.
JASDF RF-4EJ (77-6392; cnM092) from 501 Hikotai, seen here on the taxiway to the active runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri