Air Rescue Wing Komatsu Detachment (JASDF)

The Air Rescue Wing Komatsu Detachment (小松救難隊 (komatsu-kyūnan-tai)) is a unit of the Air Rescue Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is also known as the Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron. Responsible for airborne search and rescue, it is based at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture.[1] It is equipped with UH-60J and U-125A aircraft.[2][3]

Air Rescue Wing Komatsu Detachment
小松救難隊
Detachment UH-60J (2014)
CountryJapan
BranchJapan Air Self-Defense Force
Part ofAir Rescue Wing
Garrison/HQKomatsu Air Base
Motto(s)That others may live
Aircraft flown
UH-60J, U-125A

Tail markings

Detachment UH-60J aircraft do not have special markings. JASDF aircraft usually have unit markings on their tail, but U-125A aircraft of the Air Rescue Wing have a marking on their fuselage, usually with a sticker below showing which base they are assigned to.

Aircraft operated

U-125A dropping inflatable boat

Animated Series

The animated Japanese series "Yomigaeru Sora – Rescue Wings" utilizes the Komatsu Rescue SQ for reference.

References

  1. Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 27, 2017
  2. "Air Rescue Wing". mod.go.jp. Archived from the original on September 19, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2017. (in Japanese)
  3. "Air Rescue Wing History". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 28, 2017. (in Japanese)


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