| Air Rescue Wing Matsushima Detachment | |
|---|---|
| 松島救難隊 | |
 Matsushima Detachment UH-60J | |
| Country | Japan |
| Branch | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Part of | Air Rescue Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Matsushima 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. It is equipped with UH-60J and U-125A aircraft.
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
- Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 29, 2017
- "Matushima Air Base". mod.go.jp. Archived from the original on 2011-03-15. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)
- "Air Rescue Wing History". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 29, 2017. (in Japanese)
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