6th Tactical Fighter Squadron (JASDF)

The 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron () is a squadron of the 8th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Tsuiki Air Base, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is equipped with Mitsubishi F-2 and Kawasaki T-4 aircraft.Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved September 23, 2017Thompson, Paul JASDF - Squadron Histories J-HangarSpace Retrieved September 14, 2017

History In September 2017 it conducted training with US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers. Japan US Bilateral Training September 18, 2017 Retrieved September 25, 2017

Tail markings Since the F-1 period the squadron's tail markings have been a sword with a bow and arrow.

Aircraft operated

Fighter aircraft North American F-86F Sabre (1959–1981) Mitsubishi F-1 (1981–2006) Mitsubishi F-2 (2004–present)

Liaison aircraft Lockheed T-33A (1959–1992) Mitsubishi T-2 (1981–2006) Kawasaki T-4 (1991–present)

See also Fighter units of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force

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