41st Flight Training Squadron (JASDF) explained

Unit Name:41st Flight Training Squadron
Native Name:第41教育飛行隊
Dates:June 1, 1994
Country:Japan
Allegiance:3rd Tactical Airlift Group
Branch:Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Garrison:Miho Air Base
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Aircraft Trainer:T-400

The is a training squadron of the 3rd Tactical Airlift Group of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Miho Air Base in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is equipped with 13 T-400 aircraft. The squadron trains JASDF pilots who will go on to fly large jet aircraft like the Kawasaki C-1, Kawasaki C-2, KC-767 and E-767.

As of 2017 there are plans to move the squadron to Hamamatsu Air Base in Shizuoka Prefecture.[2]

Tail markings

The squadron's aircraft bear a stylized "41" as their tail marking.

Aircraft operated

Notes and References

  1. https://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/asc/3tag.html 3rd Tactical Air Group
  2. Thompson, Paul JASDF – Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved September 13, 2017