402nd Tactical Airlift Squadron (JASDF)
The 第402飛行隊 (402nd Tactical Airlift Squadron, dai402hikoutai) is the sole squadron of the 2nd Tactical Airlift Group of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Iruma Air Base in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is equipped with Kawasaki C-1 and U-4 aircraft.[1][2]
| 402nd Tactical Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
| 第402飛行隊 | |
.jpg.webp) 402nd Squadron Kawasaki C-1 | |
| Active | October 17, 1958 |
| Country | Japan |
| Allegiance | 2nd Tactical Airlift Group |
| Branch | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Iruma Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | Kawasaki C-1, U-4 |
Tail marking
Tail marking (2016)
The squadron's tail marking is the emblem of the 2nd Tactical Airlift Group. The emblem shows an eagle over Japan.
Aircraft operated
- Curtiss C-46 Commando (1968-1978)
- NAMC YS-11（1968-2001）
- Kawasaki C-1（1973-present）
- U-4 (1997-present）
References
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- Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle January 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved January 31, 2017
- 2nd Tactical Air Group Retrieved January 31, 2017 (in Japanese)
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