Air Rescue Wing Komatsu Detachment (JASDF) explained

Unit Name:Air Rescue Wing Komatsu Detachment
Native Name:小松救難隊
Country:Japan
Branch:Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Command Structure:Air Rescue Wing
Garrison:Komatsu Air Base
Motto:That others may live
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Aircraft General:UH-60J, U-125A

The Air Rescue Wing Komatsu Detachment is a unit of the Air Rescue Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is also known as the Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron. Responsible for airborne search and rescue, it is based at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa 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

Animated Series

The animated Japanese series "Yomigaeru Sora – Rescue Wings" utilizes the Komatsu Rescue SQ for reference.

Notes and References

  1. Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 27, 2017
  2. Web site: Air Rescue Wing . . mod.go.jp . October 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170919095936/http://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/komatsu/butaishoukai/index.html . September 19, 2017 . dead . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: Air Rescue Wing History . . mod.go.jp . October 28, 2017 .