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Inaba Rika, whose childhood dream was to become a news reporter, is instead a director for an informative TV program. At one point, she was a reporter; however, her career was cut short after her ambitious habits for obtaining and reporting news provoked too many people. Sorai Daisuke is a former fighter pilot, who was so~ close to achieving his dream of being a pilot for the flying squadron, "Blue Impulse. Unfortunately, his involvement in an accident causes him to be reassigned to the public relations office. This is the story about how two people who have to deal with having their dreams crushed. | Inaba Rika, whose childhood dream was to become a news reporter, is instead a director for an informative TV program. At one point, she was a reporter; however, her career was cut short after her ambitious habits for obtaining and reporting news provoked too many people. Sorai Daisuke is a former fighter pilot, who was so~ close to achieving his dream of being a pilot for the flying squadron, "Blue Impulse. Unfortunately, his involvement in an accident causes him to be reassigned to the public relations office. This is the story about how two people who have to deal with having their dreams crushed. | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:Gulfstream IV|Gulfstream Aerospace | + | == [[:Category: Gulfstream IV|Gulfstream Aerospace U-4]] == |
| − | Registration 75-3252, c/n 1271 | + | Registration 75-3252, c/n 1271 built in 1995. Same aircraft in other works at [[IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft (Military Fixed-Wing)]]. |
[[File:IMPDB Gulfstream.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB Gulfstream.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category: British Aerospace BAe 125|Hawker Beechcraft U-125A]] == | + | == [[:Category: British Aerospace BAe 125|Hawker Beechcraft U-125A]] == |
Registration 02-3027, c/n 258824. | Registration 02-3027, c/n 258824. | ||
[[File:IMPDB U125 2.jpg|none|thumb|500px|Registration 02-3027, c/n 258824. Kawasaki C-1 (Reg. 18-1031, c/n 8031) visible in the rear)]] | [[File:IMPDB U125 2.jpg|none|thumb|500px|Registration 02-3027, c/n 258824. Kawasaki C-1 (Reg. 18-1031, c/n 8031) visible in the rear)]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category: British Aerospace BAe 125|Hawker Beechcraft U-125A]]== | + | == [[:Category: British Aerospace BAe 125|Hawker Beechcraft U-125A]] == |
U-125A of the Flight Check Squadron of JASDF. Another Beechcraft (02-3027) is visible as well. | U-125A of the Flight Check Squadron of JASDF. Another Beechcraft (02-3027) is visible as well. | ||
[[File:IMPDB U125 3.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB U125 3.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category: Kawasaki C-1|Kawasaki C-1]] == | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki C-1|Kawasaki C-1]] == |
| − | Registration 98-1029, c/n 8029. | + | Registration 98-1029, c/n 8029.<br> |
| + | Same aircraft in other movies at [[IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft]] (Military Fixed-Wing). | ||
[[File:IMPDB C1.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB C1.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category: Kawasaki C-1|Kawasaki C-1]]== | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki C-1|Kawasaki C-1]] == |
| − | Registration 28-1002, c/n 8002. This was one of the first C-1s that entered service for the JASDF. | + | Registration 28-1002, c/n 8002. This was one of the first C-1s that entered service for the JASDF.<br> |
| + | Same aircraft in other movies at [[IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft]] (Military Fixed-Wing). | ||
[[File:IMPDB C1 3.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB C1 3.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
[[File:IMPDB C1 3-hosoku.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB C1 3-hosoku.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category: Kawasaki C-1|Kawasaki C-1]]== | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki C-1|Kawasaki C-1]] == |
Two [[:Category:NAMC YS-11|YS-11]]s of the Flight Check Squadron is visible as well in the first screenshot. | Two [[:Category:NAMC YS-11|YS-11]]s of the Flight Check Squadron is visible as well in the first screenshot. | ||
[[File:IMPDB C1 and YS11.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB C1 and YS11.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
[[File:IMPDB C1 2.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB C1 2.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:Boeing Chinook|Kawasaki CH-47J Chinook]]== | + | == [[:Category: Boeing Chinook|Kawasaki CH-47J Chinook]] == |
Registration 27-4488, c/n 5065. | Registration 27-4488, c/n 5065. | ||
[[File:IMPDB chinook.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB chinook.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==Kawasaki T-4== | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki T-4|Kawasaki T-4]] == |
T-4 used by the Blue Impulse. The lead character, Daisuke, was supposed to become one of the pilots of the Blue Impulse before his dream was dashed by a truck accident. | T-4 used by the Blue Impulse. The lead character, Daisuke, was supposed to become one of the pilots of the Blue Impulse before his dream was dashed by a truck accident. | ||
[[File:IMPDB blue 6.jpg|thumb|500px|alt=|none|46-5731 (c/n 1131)]] | [[File:IMPDB blue 6.jpg|thumb|500px|alt=|none|46-5731 (c/n 1131)]] | ||
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[[File:IMPDB blue 5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|T-4s performing a maneuver called "4 Ship Invert"]] | [[File:IMPDB blue 5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|T-4s performing a maneuver called "4 Ship Invert"]] | ||
| − | ==Kawasaki T-4 == | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki T-4|Kawasaki T-4]] == |
Multiple T-4s are seen flying in formation. The T-4 flying the furthest right (closest from camera perspective) is 06-5782, c/n 1182; with the T-4 to the left of it is 46-5715, c/n 1115; 46-5711, c/n 1111; and 96-5613, c/n 1013. The plane banking to the left is also a T-4 but without a visible reg. | Multiple T-4s are seen flying in formation. The T-4 flying the furthest right (closest from camera perspective) is 06-5782, c/n 1182; with the T-4 to the left of it is 46-5715, c/n 1115; 46-5711, c/n 1111; and 96-5613, c/n 1013. The plane banking to the left is also a T-4 but without a visible reg. | ||
[[File:IMPDB T4 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | [[File:IMPDB T4 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | ||
| − | ==Kawasaki T-4== | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki T-4|Kawasaki T-4]] == |
Multiple T-4s are parked in this scene, with a [[:Category: Boeing 767|E-767]] in the background. | Multiple T-4s are parked in this scene, with a [[:Category: Boeing 767|E-767]] in the background. | ||
[[File:IMPDB_T4_and_distant_KC767.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | [[File:IMPDB_T4_and_distant_KC767.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | ||
| − | ==Kawasaki T-4 == | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki T-4|Kawasaki T-4]] == |
| − | Registration 16-5658, c/n 1058. As seen here (as part of a flashback), this T-4 was one of the aircraft damaged by the | + | Registration 16-5658, c/n 1058. <br>As seen here (as part of a flashback), this T-4 was one of the aircraft damaged by the Tsunami that had affected the Matsushima Air Base (11 March 2011). The fate of this aircraft post-2011 is unknown but is likely written off. |
[[File:IMPDB T4 tsunami.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Archival photo of 16-5658 immediately after the 3.11 tsunami]] | [[File:IMPDB T4 tsunami.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Archival photo of 16-5658 immediately after the 3.11 tsunami]] | ||
| − | ==Kawasaki T-4== | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki T-4|Kawasaki T-4]] == |
Registration 36-5708, c/n 1108. | Registration 36-5708, c/n 1108. | ||
[[File:Soratobu Kohoshitsu T4-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | [[File:Soratobu Kohoshitsu T4-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | ||
| − | ==Kawasaki T-4== | + | == [[:Category: Kawasaki T-4|Kawasaki T-4]] == |
Registration 86-5769, c/n 1169. | Registration 86-5769, c/n 1169. | ||
[[File:IMPDB t4 4.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB t4 4.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
[[File:IMPDB t4 3.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB t4 3.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:Lockheed C-130 Hercules|Lockheed C-130 Hercules]]== | + | == [[:Category: Lockheed C-130 Hercules|Lockheed C-130 Hercules]] == |
Parked in the background. 2 T-4 trainers can also be seen to the left. | Parked in the background. 2 T-4 trainers can also be seen to the left. | ||
[[File:Soratobu Kohoshitsu C130.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:Soratobu Kohoshitsu C130.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:Mitsubishi F-2|Mitsubishi F-2B]]== | + | == [[:Category: Mitsubishi F-2|Mitsubishi F-2B]] == |
Registration 23-8114, c/n M3014. This was one of the 18 F-2B fighters at Matsushima Base that was damaged by the 3.11 tsunami, and it is unclear if this specific fighter was written off or was repaired to airworthiness. | Registration 23-8114, c/n M3014. This was one of the 18 F-2B fighters at Matsushima Base that was damaged by the 3.11 tsunami, and it is unclear if this specific fighter was written off or was repaired to airworthiness. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Archival photo of 23-8114 showing the aftermath of the 3.11 Tsunami, as used in the show]] | [[File:IMPDB F2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Archival photo of 23-8114 showing the aftermath of the 3.11 Tsunami, as used in the show]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II|Mitsubishi F-4EJKai Phantom II]]== | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II|Mitsubishi F-4EJKai Phantom II]] == |
Registration 57-8356, c/n M056. | Registration 57-8356, c/n M056. | ||
[[File:IMPDB_F4EJ_2.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB_F4EJ_2.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II|Mitsubishi F-4EJKai Phantom II]]== | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II|Mitsubishi F-4EJKai Phantom II]] == |
[[File:IMPDB F4EJ.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB F4EJ.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
A T-4 and a F-15J can be seen in the background. | A T-4 and a F-15J can be seen in the background. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F4EJ and T4.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB F4EJ and T4.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]]== | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == |
The main character, Daisuke, was a F-15 fighter pilot of the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the opening scenes of the first episode. In it, he is shown flying 22-8805 (c/n 561 /005) out of Hyakuri Air Base. | The main character, Daisuke, was a F-15 fighter pilot of the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the opening scenes of the first episode. In it, he is shown flying 22-8805 (c/n 561 /005) out of Hyakuri Air Base. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F15J takeoff.jpg|thumb|none|500px|2 F-15Js are seen taking off, Daisuke's plane, 22-8805 (c/n 561 /005), is in the front]] | [[File:IMPDB F15J takeoff.jpg|thumb|none|500px|2 F-15Js are seen taking off, Daisuke's plane, 22-8805 (c/n 561 /005), is in the front]] | ||
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[[File:IMPDB F15Js.jpg|thumb|500px|none|22-8805 (c/n 561 /005) from above, with 42-8828 (c/n 028) to its left, as well as several other F-15Js.]] | [[File:IMPDB F15Js.jpg|thumb|500px|none|22-8805 (c/n 561 /005) from above, with 42-8828 (c/n 028) to its left, as well as several other F-15Js.]] | ||
| − | == [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == |
32-8823 (c/n 023) and 82-8905 (c/n 105) are visible in the background, with another F-15J's nose visible next to 32-8823 as well as a 4th F-15J to the right of 82-8905. Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. | 32-8823 (c/n 023) and 82-8905 (c/n 105) are visible in the background, with another F-15J's nose visible next to 32-8823 as well as a 4th F-15J to the right of 82-8905. Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F15Js 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | [[File:IMPDB F15Js 2.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | ||
| − | == [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == |
Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. | Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F15Js 3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|72-8886 (c/n 086) to the front, with 82-8905 (c/n 105) and 22-8938 (c/n 138) also parked in the back]] | [[File:IMPDB F15Js 3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|72-8886 (c/n 086) to the front, with 82-8905 (c/n 105) and 22-8938 (c/n 138) also parked in the back]] | ||
| − | == [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == |
72-8882, c/n 082. | 72-8882, c/n 082. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F15J 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB F15J 4.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
| − | == [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == |
22-8940, c/n 140. Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Daisuke reminisces his F-15 pilot days in this scene. | 22-8940, c/n 140. Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Daisuke reminisces his F-15 pilot days in this scene. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F15 and F4EJ.jpg|thumb|none|500px|3 F-4EJs are visible outside of the hangar.]] | [[File:IMPDB F15 and F4EJ.jpg|thumb|none|500px|3 F-4EJs are visible outside of the hangar.]] | ||
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[[File:IMPDB F15J 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB F15J 3.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
| − | == [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == |
62-8875, c/n 075, of the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Two other F-15Js of the 305TFS and a UH-60 is also visible. | 62-8875, c/n 075, of the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Two other F-15Js of the 305TFS and a UH-60 is also visible. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F15 and uh60.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB F15 and uh60.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
| − | == [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == |
32-8823, c/n 023, seen being towed in the background. | 32-8823, c/n 023, seen being towed in the background. | ||
[[File:F15 and towing tractor.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:F15 and towing tractor.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
| − | == [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == | + | == [[:Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15|Mitsubishi F-15J]] == |
4 F-15Js flying in formation. | 4 F-15Js flying in formation. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F15 formation 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB F15 formation 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:North American F-86 Sabre|Mitsubishi F-86 Sabre]]== | + | == [[:Category: North American F-86 Sabre|Mitsubishi F-86 Sabre]] == |
Registration 82-7789, c/n 238-19. On display at Matsushima Air Base. The red tape on the nose indicates how high the tsunami came up at Matsushima Base during the 3.11 Tohoku Earthquake. | Registration 82-7789, c/n 238-19. On display at Matsushima Air Base. The red tape on the nose indicates how high the tsunami came up at Matsushima Base during the 3.11 Tohoku Earthquake. | ||
[[File:IMPDB F86F.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB F86F.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:Mitsubishi T-2|Mitsubishi T-2]]== | + | == [[:Category: Mitsubishi T-2|Mitsubishi T-2]] == |
Registration 69-5128, c/n 028. Formerly used by the Blue Impulse and currently on static display in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi. | Registration 69-5128, c/n 028. Formerly used by the Blue Impulse and currently on static display in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi. | ||
[[File:Blue Impulse T-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | [[File:Blue Impulse T-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category:Sikorsky UH-60|Mitsubishi UH-60J]]== | + | == [[:Category: Sikorsky UH-60|Mitsubishi UH-60J]] == |
Used by the Air Rescue Wing of JASDF. | Used by the Air Rescue Wing of JASDF. | ||
[[File:IMPDB UH60.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | [[File:IMPDB UH60.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | ||
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[[File:IMPDB_stock_footage_UH60.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | [[File:IMPDB_stock_footage_UH60.jpg|thumb|500px|none]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category: British Aerospace BAe 125|Raytheon U-125A]]== | + | == [[:Category: British Aerospace BAe 125|Raytheon U-125A]] == |
Registration 02-3013, c/n 258370. As shown in this scene, this U-125 was damaged by the 3.11 Tsunami and was subsequently written off. | Registration 02-3013, c/n 258370. As shown in this scene, this U-125 was damaged by the 3.11 Tsunami and was subsequently written off. | ||
[[File:IMPDB U125 tsunami.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB U125 tsunami.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
| − | ==[[:Category: British Aerospace BAe 125|Raytheon U-125A]]== | + | == [[:Category: British Aerospace BAe 125|Raytheon U-125A]] == |
Registration 22-3019, c/n 258493. Used by the Air Rescue Wing of the Air Self Defense Force. | Registration 22-3019, c/n 258493. Used by the Air Rescue Wing of the Air Self Defense Force. | ||
[[File:IMPDB U125 4.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | [[File:IMPDB U125 4.jpg|none|thumb|500px]] | ||
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*[https://www.imcdb.org/movie_2740064-Sora-Tobu-Kohoshitsu.html Sora Tobu Kôhôshitsu at IMCDB] | *[https://www.imcdb.org/movie_2740064-Sora-Tobu-Kohoshitsu.html Sora Tobu Kôhôshitsu at IMCDB] | ||
| − | [[Category:Boeing Chinook]] | + | [[Category: Boeing Chinook]] |
| − | [[Category:British Aerospace BAe 125]] | + | [[Category: British Aerospace BAe 125]] |
| − | [[Category:Gulfstream IV]] | + | [[Category: Gulfstream IV]] |
| − | [[Category:Kawasaki C-1]] | + | [[Category: Kawasaki C-1]] |
| − | [[Category:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II]] | + | [[Category: Kawasaki T-4]] |
| − | [[Category:McDonnell Douglas F-15]] | + | [[Category: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II]] |
| − | [[Category:Mitsubishi F-2]] | + | [[Category: McDonnell Douglas F-15]] |
| − | [[Category:Mitsubishi T-2]] | + | [[Category: Mitsubishi F-2]] |
| − | [[Category:North American F-86 Sabre]] | + | [[Category: Mitsubishi T-2]] |
| − | [[Category:Sikorsky UH-60]] | + | [[Category: North American F-86 Sabre]] |
| + | [[Category: Sikorsky UH-60]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:39, 25 April 2022
TV Series (2013)
Japanese title: 空飛ぶ広報室
English title: Public Affairs Office in the Sky
Starring:
Yui Aragaki (Rika Inaba)
Go Ayano (Daisuke Sorai)
Kyohei Shibata (Masashi Sagisaka)
Inaba Rika, whose childhood dream was to become a news reporter, is instead a director for an informative TV program. At one point, she was a reporter; however, her career was cut short after her ambitious habits for obtaining and reporting news provoked too many people. Sorai Daisuke is a former fighter pilot, who was so~ close to achieving his dream of being a pilot for the flying squadron, "Blue Impulse. Unfortunately, his involvement in an accident causes him to be reassigned to the public relations office. This is the story about how two people who have to deal with having their dreams crushed.
Gulfstream Aerospace U-4
Registration 75-3252, c/n 1271 built in 1995. Same aircraft in other works at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft (Military Fixed-Wing).
Hawker Beechcraft U-125A
Registration 02-3027, c/n 258824.
Hawker Beechcraft U-125A
U-125A of the Flight Check Squadron of JASDF. Another Beechcraft (02-3027) is visible as well.
Kawasaki C-1
Registration 98-1029, c/n 8029.
Same aircraft in other movies at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft (Military Fixed-Wing).
Kawasaki C-1
Registration 28-1002, c/n 8002. This was one of the first C-1s that entered service for the JASDF.
Same aircraft in other movies at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft (Military Fixed-Wing).
Kawasaki C-1
Two YS-11s of the Flight Check Squadron is visible as well in the first screenshot.
Kawasaki CH-47J Chinook
Registration 27-4488, c/n 5065.
Kawasaki T-4
T-4 used by the Blue Impulse. The lead character, Daisuke, was supposed to become one of the pilots of the Blue Impulse before his dream was dashed by a truck accident.
Kawasaki T-4
Multiple T-4s are seen flying in formation. The T-4 flying the furthest right (closest from camera perspective) is 06-5782, c/n 1182; with the T-4 to the left of it is 46-5715, c/n 1115; 46-5711, c/n 1111; and 96-5613, c/n 1013. The plane banking to the left is also a T-4 but without a visible reg.
Kawasaki T-4
Multiple T-4s are parked in this scene, with a E-767 in the background.
Kawasaki T-4
Registration 16-5658, c/n 1058.
As seen here (as part of a flashback), this T-4 was one of the aircraft damaged by the Tsunami that had affected the Matsushima Air Base (11 March 2011). The fate of this aircraft post-2011 is unknown but is likely written off.
Kawasaki T-4
Registration 36-5708, c/n 1108.
Kawasaki T-4
Registration 86-5769, c/n 1169.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Parked in the background. 2 T-4 trainers can also be seen to the left.
Mitsubishi F-2B
Registration 23-8114, c/n M3014. This was one of the 18 F-2B fighters at Matsushima Base that was damaged by the 3.11 tsunami, and it is unclear if this specific fighter was written off or was repaired to airworthiness.
Mitsubishi F-4EJKai Phantom II
Registration 57-8356, c/n M056.
Mitsubishi F-4EJKai Phantom II
A T-4 and a F-15J can be seen in the background.
Mitsubishi F-15J
The main character, Daisuke, was a F-15 fighter pilot of the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the opening scenes of the first episode. In it, he is shown flying 22-8805 (c/n 561 /005) out of Hyakuri Air Base.
Mitsubishi F-15J
32-8823 (c/n 023) and 82-8905 (c/n 105) are visible in the background, with another F-15J's nose visible next to 32-8823 as well as a 4th F-15J to the right of 82-8905. Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
Mitsubishi F-15J
Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
Mitsubishi F-15J
72-8882, c/n 082.
Mitsubishi F-15J
22-8940, c/n 140. Operated by the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Daisuke reminisces his F-15 pilot days in this scene.
Mitsubishi F-15J
62-8875, c/n 075, of the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Two other F-15Js of the 305TFS and a UH-60 is also visible.
Mitsubishi F-15J
32-8823, c/n 023, seen being towed in the background.
Mitsubishi F-15J
4 F-15Js flying in formation.
Mitsubishi F-86 Sabre
Registration 82-7789, c/n 238-19. On display at Matsushima Air Base. The red tape on the nose indicates how high the tsunami came up at Matsushima Base during the 3.11 Tohoku Earthquake.
Mitsubishi T-2
Registration 69-5128, c/n 028. Formerly used by the Blue Impulse and currently on static display in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi.
Mitsubishi UH-60J
Used by the Air Rescue Wing of JASDF.
Stock footage of a UH-60 in older livery was also seen in the series
Raytheon U-125A
Registration 02-3013, c/n 258370. As shown in this scene, this U-125 was damaged by the 3.11 Tsunami and was subsequently written off.
Raytheon U-125A
Registration 22-3019, c/n 258493. Used by the Air Rescue Wing of the Air Self Defense Force.
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