Hello,
Due to workload I made my visit to Hyakuri early November (5th-9th) and miss the show and special schemes happening at this time (1st-2nd Dec).
A bummer, I know. However, I did get to see the base in all its operational glory for a few sunny days. See how far you get scrolling this little lot. Here's my take...
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'Deep Blue', RF-4E Phantom II, JASDF by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'Woody', RF-4E Phantom II, 07-6433, 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Phantoms on Parade by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'Head to Head', Mitsubishi UH-60J, Search and Rescue by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Kawasaki T-4, 26-5809, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 07-8436, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 97-8422, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'47-6901 Blue', RF-4E Phantom II, JASDF by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Mitsubishi UH-60J, Search and Rescue by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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RF-4E Phantom II, JASDF by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 67-8378, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'47-6901 Blue', RF-4E Phantom II, JASDF by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Mitsubishi UH-60J, Search and Rescue by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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One Mission for Two by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Kawasaki T-4, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Time to Close the Shop by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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RF-4E's at Rest by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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RF-4E Sunset Departure, 57-6909 by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Kawasaki T-4 by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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U-125A, Rescue Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Midnight Blue by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Midnight Blue Departure by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Dusk Departure, RF-4E Phantom II, 67-6909, 501st, JASDF by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'Night Launch', F-4E Phantom II, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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A New Day, A New Mission by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Hyakuri Tower by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Kawasaki T-4, 26-5689 by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 67-8390, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Happy Pilots of an Kawasaki T-4 by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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RF-4E Phantom II, 57-6909 by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 97-8426, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'Black Panthers', Mitsubishi F-2, 13-8508 by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Kawasaki T-4, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'47-6901 Blue', RF-4E Phantom II, JASDF by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Launch and Recovery, F-4E Phantom II, 301st and 302nd by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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U-125A, 29-3041 by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'Going Long' 97-8422, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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Autumn Colours in Japan by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 67-8390, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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U-125A, Search and Rescue Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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RF-4E Phantom II, 57-6909, 501st Sqn, 7th Air Wing, JASDF by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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'47-6901 Blue', RF-4E Phantom II, JASDF by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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RF-4E Phantom II, 501st Recon Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
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F-4E Phantom II, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Wing by Chris Heal, on Flickr
If you got this far you really need to get out there, because you love it!
Thanks for looking and all the best for Christmas and the New Year,
Cheers,
Chris
That little Phantom base in Japan
Re: That little Phantom base in Japan
You can never have too many Phantom pics. Some real beauties in there.
"Nice pics mate" comments only! No criticism please.
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Re: That little Phantom base in Japan
Outstanding!!
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Words are too cheep for this set...
Re: That little Phantom base in Japan
Just incredible.
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Re: That little Phantom base in Japan
Made most enjoyable viewing, absolutely marvellous.
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Re: That little Phantom base in Japan
PHANTastic! Wonderful images - thank you for finding the time to share these
Re: That little Phantom base in Japan
Absolutely spectacular
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Super set of photo's Chris. I was there for a few days, we met up one of the towers, I've still to edit my pictures which surprisingly are similar to yours.
It was nice to meet you, Colin
It was nice to meet you, Colin
Re: That little Phantom base in Japan
Simply glorious. Apart from the universally hideous F-35s is there anything rubbish over there?!? Gotta get there..
You caaan't trust the system... Maaan!