102nd Squadron (JASDF)
| 102nd Squadron | |
|---|---|
| 第102飛行隊 | |
| Active | March 1, 1959 |
| Disbanded | December 1, 1967 |
| Country | Japan |
| Branch | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Part of | Central Air Defense Force, 3rd Air Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Komaki Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | North American F-86D Sabre |
The 102nd Squadron (第102飛行隊 (dai-ichi-zero-ni-hikoutai)) was a squadron of the 3rd Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Komaki Air Base in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was equipped with North American F-86D Sabre aircraft.[1]
History
On March 1, 1959 the squadron was formed at Komaki Air Base. It was JASDF's the first frontline all-weather fighter squadron, the 101st Squadron being a training squadron for most of its existence.
It was disbanded on December 1, 1967, on the same day as fellow Komaki unit 105th Squadron.[1] At that time the type of aircraft operated by a Japanese fighter squadron was linked to the type of aircraft operated. Squadrons 101-105 were F-86D squadrons.
Aircraft operated
Fighter aircraft
- North American F-86D Sabre（1958-1968）
See also
References
- ^ a b Thompson, Paul JASDF - Squadron Histories J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 2, 2017