Unit Name: | Air Rescue Wing Matsushima Detachment |
Native Name: | 松島救難隊 |
Country: | Japan |
Branch: | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
Command Structure: | Air Rescue Wing |
Garrison: | Matsushima Air Base |
Motto: | That others may live |
Colours: | --> |
Colours Label: | --> |
Aircraft General: | UH-60J, U-125A |
The Air Rescue Wing Matsushima Detachment 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]
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.