Air_Rescue_Wing_Matsushima_Detachment_(JASDF)

Air Rescue Wing Matsushima Detachment (JASDF)

Air Rescue Wing Matsushima Detachment (JASDF)

Military unit

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

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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

References

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  1. [1]
    Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 29, 2017
  2. [2]
    "Matushima Air Base". mod.go.jp. Archived from the original on 2011-03-15. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)
  3. [3]
    "Air Rescue Wing History". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)


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