Unit of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Military unit
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]
History
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.
Tail markings
The squadron's aircraft have a stylized 203 with a red line, and a bear resembling a panda.
Aircraft operated
Fighter aircraft
Liaison aircraft
In popular culture
The squadron appeared in the 1990 film Best Guy.
See also
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- 2nd Air Wing
- 3rd Air Wing
- Northern Aircraft Control & Warning Wing
- Northern Air Defense Missile Group
- Northern Air Civil Engineering Group
- Northen Band
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Western Air Defense Force |
- 5th Air Wing
- 8th Air Wing
- Western Air Command Support Squadron
- Western Aircraft Control & Warning Wing
- Western Air Defense Missile Group
- Western Air Civil Engineering Group
- Western Band
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Southwestern Air Defense Force |
- 9th Air Wing
- Southwestern Aircraft Control & Warning Wing
- Southwestern Air Defense Missile Group
- Southwestern Air Civil Engineering Group
- Southwestern Band
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Air Tactics Development Wing |
- Tactical Fighter Training Group
- Air Defense Missile Training Group
- Electronic Warfare Operation Group
- Base Defense Development & Training Squadron
- Tactical Air Support Squadron
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- Air Communications and System Wing
- Aero Safety Service Group
- Air Staff College
- Air Police Group
- Central Air Base Group
- Central Band
- Space Operations Group
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