"Just a nice Picture...!"

The F-4E Phantom IIs from the Hiko Kaihatsu Jikken Dan (Koku Kaihatsu Jikken Shudan/Air Development and Test Wing - ADTW) are the very last operational Phantoms in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

These Phantoms operate from Gifu air base and according to our information the unit has still seven active F-4Es in its inventory. The most outstanding Phantom, serial 17-8301, is already active with the unit since April 1973!

17-8301, 37-8318, 47-8327, 47-8336, 77-8393, 07-8429, and 07-8431

The photo originates from the Japan Yomiuri Shimbun website which shows some great air to air pictures of the Rhino.

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