602nd Squadron (JASDF) explained
The is a squadron of the Airborne Early Warning Surveillance Group of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Hamamatsu Air Base in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is equipped with Boeing E-767 aircraft.[2]
History
The squadron participated in the Cope North exercise for the first time in 2001.[3] It has also participated in other years including 2003.[4]
The squadron's aircraft have also taken part in the Red Flag - Alaska exercise, including in 2008,[5] 2009,[6] 2012[7] 2014[8] and 2015.[9]
In 2014 the JASDF ordered upgrades for the aircraft and its systems.[10] [11]
Notes and References
- http://aviationphotodigest.com/japan-air-self-defense-force/ Japan Air Self-Defense Force
- Thompson, Paul JASDF – Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved September 26, 2017
- https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/cope-north.htm Cope North
- https://www.stripes.com/news/cope-north-set-to-kick-off-at-misawa-1.5134#.WcoCR8aB2CQ Cope North set to Kick off at Misawa May 4, 2003
- http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Magazine%20Documents/2008/January%202008/0108alaska.pdf Red Flag Alaska January 2008
- http://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/595532/jasdf-members-pay-respects-to-yukla-27/ JASDF members pay respects to Yukla 27 September 30, 2009
- http://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/593100/japanese-and-us-forces-unite-during-red-flag-alaska/ Japanese and US forces unite during Red Flag-Alaska June 22, 2012
- http://photorecon.net/red-flag-alaska-14-2/ Red Flag Alaska
- http://aviationphotodigest.com/red-flag-alaska-15-3/ Red Flag Alaska 5015
- Pockock, Chris Japan Responds to Regional Threats With Air Power Boost February 12, 2014 Retrieved September 26, 2017
- Jennings, Gareth Japan begins process of E-767 AWACS upgrade October 29, 2014 Jane's Information Group Retrieved September 26, 2017
