6th Tactical Fighter Squadron (JASDF)
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| 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
| 第6飛行隊 | |
.jpg) 6 Sqn Mitsubishi F-2As | |
| Active | August 1, 1958 – present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Part of | Western Air Defense Force, 8th Air Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Tsuiki Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Mitsubishi F-2 |
| Trainer | Kawasaki T-4 |
The 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron (第6飛行隊 (dai-roku-hikoutai)) 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.[1][2]
In September 2017 it conducted training with US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers.[3]
Tail markings
Since the F-1 period the squadron's tail markings have been a sword with a bow and arrow.
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