The 第602飛行隊 (602nd Squadron, dai-roku-zero-ni-hikoutai) is a squadron of the Airborne Early Warning Surveillance Group of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Hamamatsu Air Base in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is equipped with Boeing E-767 aircraft.[2]
| 602nd Squadron | |
|---|---|
| 第602飛行隊 | |
.jpg) 602nd Sqn E-767 in flight near Mount Fuji | |
| Country | Japan |
| Allegiance | AEW Surveillance Group (JASDF) |
| Branch | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Hamamatsu Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Electronic warfare | Boeing E-767 |
History edit
The squadron participated in the Cope North exercise for the first time in 2001.[3] It has also participated in other years including 2003.[4]
The squadron's aircraft have also taken part in the Red Flag - Alaska exercise, including in 2008,[5] 2009,[6] 2012[7] 2014[8] and 2015.[9]
In 2014 the JASDF ordered upgrades for the aircraft and its systems.[10][11]
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References edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to 602nd Squadron (JASDF).
- ^ Japan Air Self-Defense Force Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Thompson, Paul JASDF – Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Cope North Global Security Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Cope North set to Kick off at Misawa May 4, 2003 Stars and Stripes Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Red Flag Alaska January 2008 Air Force Magazine Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ JASDF members pay respects to Yukla 27 September 30, 2009 Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Japanese and US forces unite during Red Flag-Alaska June 22, 2012 Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Red Flag Alaska Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Red Flag Alaska 5015 Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Pockock, Chris Japan Responds to Regional Threats With Air Power Boost February 12, 2014 Retrieved September 26, 2017
- ^ Jennings, Gareth Japan begins process of E-767 AWACS upgrade October 29, 2014 Jane's Information Group Retrieved September 26, 2017
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