F-35A #79-8705

JASDF unveils Squadron Markings for 302 Squadron, first Japanese F-35A unit

JASDF unveils Squadron Markings for 302 Squadron, first Japanese F-35A unit

JASDF 302 Squadron, the service first F-35A unit, has unveiled its new Squadron insignia which depicts the white-tailed eagle, native… Read More

4 years ago

JASDF F-35s made 7 emergency landings before crash. However Japan assures U.S. it will continue to buy the jet.

Two of the emergency landings involved faults in the F-35 that later crashed. Takeshi Iwaya, Japan’s Minister of Defense, has… Read More

5 years ago

First Japanese-assembled F-35A has crashed. Twelve remaining JASDF F-35As grounded.

The mishap aircraft, F-35A #79-8705 (construction number AX-05), is the first Japanese-assembled F-35A, and was rolled out in Nagoya on… Read More

5 years ago