F-4EJ Kai Diecast Model, JASDF 301st Hikotai, #97-8416, Hyakuri AB, Japan
HM-HA1998Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1998 |
1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
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Mitsubishi F-4EJ Kai | 10.5" | 6.25" |
The 301st Squadron was formed at Hyakuri AB in October, 1973 equipped with McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom II. In 1984 an improvement plan named KAI began to upgrade 96 F-4EJs to keep them flying for many more years. In March 1985 302nd Hikotai moved to Nyutabaru AB and in 1991 the squadron updated to F-4EJ KAI Phantoms including F-4EJ 97-8416 c/n M116 built in 1979. The 302nd emblem is a frog wearing a scarf with 7 stars representing the 7th AW and wore 5 stars when assigned to the 5th AW.