The Air Rescue Wing Akita Detachment (秋田救難隊 (akita-kyūnan-tai)) is a unit of the Air Rescue Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is also known as the Akita Air Rescue Squadron. Responsible for airborne search and rescue, it is based at Akita Air Base in Akita Prefecture.[1] It is equipped with UH-60J and U-125A aircraft.[2][3]
Air Rescue Wing Akita Detachment | |
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秋田救難隊 | |
![]() Akita Detachment UH-60J (2007) | |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
Part of | Air Rescue Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Akita Air Base |
Motto(s) | That others may live |
Aircraft flown | |
UH-60J, U-125A |
Tail markings
editDetachment 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 29, 2017
- ^ "Akita Air Base". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)
- ^ "Air Rescue Wing History". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)