Air Rescue Wing Matsushima Detachment
松島救難隊
Matsushima Detachment UH-60J
CountryJapan
BranchJapan Air Self-Defense Force
Part ofAir Rescue Wing
Garrison/HQMatsushima Air Base
Motto(s)That others may live
Aircraft flown
UH-60J, U-125A

The Air Rescue Wing Matsushima Detachment (松島救難隊 (matsushima-kyūnan-tai)) is a unit of the Air Rescue Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is also known as the Matsushima Air Rescue Squadron. Responsible for airborne search and rescue, it is based at Matsushima Air Base in Iwate Prefecture.[1] It is equipped with UH-60J and U-125A aircraft.[2][3]

Tail markings

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

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Air Rescue Wing Matsushima Detachment (JASDF).
  1. ^ Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 29, 2017
  2. ^ "Matushima Air Base". mod.go.jp. Archived from the original on 2011-03-15. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)
  3. ^ "Air Rescue Wing History". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)


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