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Unit of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 203rd Tactical Fighter Squadron (第203飛行隊 (dai-ni-hyaku-san-hikoutai)) is a squadron of the 2nd Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Chitose Air Base, in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It is equipped with Mitsubishi F-15J/DJ and Kawasaki T-4 aircraft.[1][2]
203rd Tactical Fighter Squadron | |
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第203飛行隊 | |
Active | June 25, 1964-present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
Part of | Northern Air Defense Force, 2nd Air Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Chitose Air Base |
Nickname(s) | Secret Eagles |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | Mitsubishi F-15J/DJ |
Trainer | Kawasaki T-4 |
The squadron was formed at Chitose Air Base at Hokkaido in June 1964 as part of the 2nd Air Wing. It was the third of the JASDF's F-104 units to form. It took over Quick Reaction Alert duties from the North American F-86D Sabre-equipped 103rd Squadron.
On March 24, 1984, the squadron updated from the F-104 to the F-15J/DJ.
The squadron's aircraft have a stylized 203 with a red line, and a bear resembling a panda.
The squadron appeared in the 1990 film Best Guy.
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