Japan’s Recon Phantoms Bow Out

One more of the few remaining chapters in the long story of the Phantom drew to a close in early March when the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) flew its last missions with the RF-4E and RF-4EJ tactical reconnaissance aircraft. The aging McDonnell Douglas classic had served with the JASDF’s recon unit, 501 Hiko-tai at Hyakuri, for 45 years. (www.ainonline.com) Mais...