Air Rescue Wing Akita Detachment (JASDF)

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
秋田救難隊
An U-125A aircraft taking off in the winter.
Akita Detachment UH-60J (2007)
CountryJapan
BranchJapan Air Self-Defense Force
Part ofAir Rescue Wing
Garrison/HQAkita Air Base
Motto(s)That others may live
Aircraft flown
UH-60J, U-125A

Tail markings

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 29, 2017
  2. ^ "Akita Air Base". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)
  3. ^ "Air Rescue Wing History". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)