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 RF-4E (57-6913; cn4639) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "Blue Ocean camouflage" - seen here on the ramp at Hyakuri, waiting to be prepared for another recce-mission.
Phinally, a Phantom in the snow!!
This JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (97-8426; cnM126) 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 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.
Face-to-face with this mighty JASDF RF-4E (47-6903; cn4574) from 501 Hikotai, returning to the platform - via the taxiway - on 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.
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-4E (47-6903; cn4574) from 501 Hikotai, returning to the platform on completion of another recce-mission. The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron is a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base (Ibaraki Airport) in
JASDF RF-4E (57-6913; cn4639) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "Blue Ocean camouflage" - seen here turning onto the active runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission.
JASDF RF-4E (47-6903; cn4574) from 501 Hikotai on take-off from 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.
A pair of JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (67-8390; cnM090) from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), on the taxiway at Hyakuri, heading out for another training session. The first Phantom is carrying an AGST-36 Aerial Gunnery Target System (RMK-35/A37U-36) under its starboard wing.
JASDF F-4EJ-KAI (67-8390; cnM090) from 301 Hikotai (Frogs), on take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R. The Phantom is carrying an AGST-36 Aerial Gunnery Target System (RMK-35/A37U-36) under its starboard wing.
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.
The last rays of sun shine on this JASDF F-15J (22-8936; cn136) from 306 Hikotai (Golden Eagle), while it gets airborne, after take-off from Hyakuri's RWY03R.
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-4E (57-6913; cn4639) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "Blue Ocean camouflage" - seen here thundering down the active runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission.
JASDF RF-4E (47-6905; cn4590) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "blue Ocean camouflage" - seen here thundering down the runway at Hyakuri, at the start of another recce-mission.
JASDF RF-4E (47-6905; cn4590) from 501 Hikotai - in the splendid "blue Ocean camouflage" - on the taxitrack 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