The 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron () is a squadron of the 8th Air Wing of the

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based at Tsuiki Air Base, in

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, Japan. It is equipped with Mitsubishi F-2 and

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History

In September 2017 it conducted training with US Air Force

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Tail markings

Since the F-1 period the squadron's tail markings have been a sword with a bow and arrow.

Aircraft operated

Fighter aircraft

* North American F-86F Sabre (1959-1981) * Mitsubishi F-1 (1981-2006) * Mitsubishi F-2 (2004-present)

Liaison aircraft

* Lockheed T-33A (1959-1992) * Mitsubishi T-2 (1981-2006) *

(1991-present)

References

{{Japan Air Self-Defense Force Units of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force