403rd Tactical Airlift Squadron (JASDF)
Military unit
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The 403rd Tactical Airlift Squadron (第403飛行隊, dai-yon-zero-san-hikoutai) is the sole transport squadron of the 3rd Tactical Airlift Group of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Miho Air Base in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It is equipped with Kawasaki C-1 and Kawasaki C-2 aircraft.[1][2]
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| 403rd Tactical Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
| 第403飛行隊 | |
C-2 of 403rd Squadron (2017) | |
| Active | March 31, 1978 |
| Country | Japan |
| Allegiance | 3rd Tactical Airlift Group |
| Branch | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Miho Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | Kawasaki C-1, Kawasaki C-2 |
History
The squadron retired its last NAMC YS-11P aircraft in May 2017 after nearly 30 years of operations.[3] YS-11P 52-1152 is exhibited in the Aichi Museum of Flight.[4]
In November 2017 a Kawasaki C-2 of the squadron deployed to the Japan Self-Defense Force Base Djibouti in Africa for the first time.[5][6]
Tail marking
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The squadron's tail markings show the story of the Hare of Inaba.
Aircraft operated
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- NAMC YS-11P (1978–2017)
- Kawasaki C-1 (1979–2018)
- Kawasaki C-2 (2017–present)
