22nd Fleet Air Squadron (JMSDF)
Fleet Air Squadron 22 (第22航空隊, dainijuunikoukuutai) (which is also referred to as HS-22) is a unit in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force. It is a part of the Fleet Air Force and comes under the authority of Fleet Air Wing 21.[1] Equipped with Mitsubishi SH-60J & SH-60K anti-submarine warfare helicopters, it is based at Omura Air Base in Nagasaki Prefecture.[2][3]
| Fleet Air Squadron 21 (HS-21) | |
|---|---|
| 第21航空隊 | |
| Active | 26 March 2008 |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Part of | Fleet Air Force, Fleet Air Wing 21 |
| Garrison/HQ | Omura Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | SH-60J & SH-60K |
Squadron structure
The squadron is composed of three flights:
- 221st Flight is equipped with SH-60K helicopters
- 222nd flight is equipped with SH-60K helicopters
- 223rd Flight is equipped with SH-60J helicopters
References
- "What is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force". Retrieved May 21, 2018.
- Thompson, Paul JMSDF - Order of Battle February 1st, 2018 Retrieved May 21, 2018
- Airborne Ocean Surveillance Retrieved February 9, 2017
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