tengu Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Hi all. Just found some very interesting pics in this blog showing what looks to be a brace of 'faker' Eagles from 2WG/Chitose AB. Unfortunately, size is rather small, but markings on 201SQ 880 and 203SQ 843 are clearly visible. So maybe this year's exercise is scheduled for May? ^_^ Edited April 20, 2009 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6329tsur Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 very interesting. Tengu, do you know why there wasn't one held last year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) very interesting.Tengu, do you know why there wasn't one held last year? Apparently because of the SDF Air Review hosted by Hyakuri AB in October 2008. BTW, a new 'faker' from 203SQ has just been noted (F-15J 867, black) so it looks the Senkyo is coming after all ;) Edited April 21, 2009 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice find Tengu - but how on Earth do you save those pics???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Nice find Tengu - but how on Earth do you save those pics???? I'm using Mozilla Firefox, and is easy enough. Just open the pic, click mouse right button and 'save image as'. If you're using Explorer, click the pic, then with the right button go to its 'properties' , copy/paste its URL on a new browser, and then save it just like other pics. Hope it works Edited April 21, 2009 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Checksix Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Nice find Tengu as usual ! Love the "russian style" numbers on the 201 SQ jet ! Senkyo is coming........... YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ! C6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Nice find Tengu as usual ! Love the "russian style" numbers on the 201 SQ jet !Senkyo is coming........... YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ! C6 201SQ has at least one faker more, 892, painted with the same markings, but black/white instead of black/green as on 880 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 That Eagle with the BORT 80 is awesome. Love the Star on the tail. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Updating the topic, here's the first faker from 306SQ (note the bird is a Kai) 953 First Senkyo birds from 201SQ have also been noted (Js 904 and 908 this far), looking very much like the 2006 'edition'. But what's better, it seems that there's gonna be an 'F-2 Section' this year. Take a look at this poor pic of a 3SQ bird (that should explain the yellow markings seen on B 133 and A 540 from the outfit. I recall seeing a pic of the first on UKAR forums sometime ago...) :) Edited May 4, 2009 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Ooooh love those F-2s! Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6329tsur Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 great photos Tengu! Thanks for the posts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Ooooh love those F-2s!Eric Fortunately, the F-2 Section will be run in Nyutabaru AB, so we'll have good 'coverage' of those markings from local spotters, not the case if it were hosted by Misawa AB Edited May 6, 2009 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Anyone know if these Eagles are considered Aggressors or just a new way to display numbers on their planes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6329tsur Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 just wondering if the Kai were getting an HMD ( the AAM-5 has off-bore capabiltiy) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Anyone know if these Eagles are considered Aggressors or just a new way to display numbers on their planes? Eagles boasting those markings are know as 'fakers' in Japan (not officially, though). They play the role of enemy planes for the squadron while preparing the annual Senkyo exercise, so you could consider them as Aggressors, albeit some temporary ones (not all outfits have them however, and there are many, many variations on that topic -one of my favourites- ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Eagles boasting those markings are know as 'fakers' in Japan (not officially, though). They play the role of enemy planes for the squadron while preparing the annual Senkyo exercise, so you could consider them as Aggressors, albeit some temporary ones (not all outfits have them however, and there are many, many variations on that topic -one of my favourites- :D ) Very interesting information. Thanks Tengu. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6329tsur Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 The 2009 Senkyo will start on 26/5 with 2 F-2 units, 7 F-15J units and 1 F-4EJ Kai units taking part. The F-2 department is from the 26th to the 29th and the F-15J department from the 29th to the 4th of June. The single F-4 unit is taking part volunatily. (?) JASDF press release Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Some pics here of the AWESOME scheme being worn by the F-2s of 6? Squadron. Both lo-vis and high-vis :wacko: http://sky.geocities.jp/breakwater_option2/09.05.18.html http://sky.geocities.jp/breakwater_option2/09.08.20.html 2nd link also contains pictures of the 304 scheme which is a bit meh if you ask me. Any of our Japanese speakers care to translate the writing on the tail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Some pics here of the AWESOME scheme being worn by the F-2s of 6? Squadron. Both lo-vis and high-vis :wacko:http://sky.geocities.jp/breakwater_option2/09.05.18.html http://sky.geocities.jp/breakwater_option2/09.08.20.html 2nd link also contains pictures of the 304 scheme which is a bit meh if you ask me. Any of our Japanese speakers care to translate the writing on the tail Very sharp looking F-2s! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Looks like artwork appearing on F-4 splitter plates now... http://www.geocities.jp/rjfn1028/img519.jpg http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/break_mania/.../e/feedad84.JPG And 09 Meet markings on the drop tanks of the Aggressors... http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/break_mania/.../9/89b0c858.JPG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 OMG! :o :wacko: Those F-2s are great! Platz, we need decals! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6329tsur Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Nev, the writing on the left tail "築城†is "Tsuiki" where 304sq are based. "天狗道" on the right left tail is pronounced "Tengudou" and means way of the Tengu. The tengu are Japanese mytical creatures and used as 304sq's symbol. (the red faced man with large nose) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) 6WG outfits (let's hope markings will be updated): 303SQ 964 964 (2) 306SQ 957 No markings this far on 203SQ planes. Those of 305SQ (sole J 902 noted) look very much like the ones worn in 2006. I would like to know where and when will the F-4 Section be held. I really don't understand that 'Open participation' remark on the schedule (and why 302SQ will not attend it ) Edited May 22, 2009 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I am now wondering which kidney to sell to pay for the inevitable Hasegawa and/or Platz releases of all these gorgeous Senkyo schemes Tengu, THANK YOU for posting these links/pics and also thanks for the translation of the tail markings of that F-15. I was wondering what they meant :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) I am now wondering which kidney to sell to pay for the inevitable Hasegawa and/or Platz releases of all these gorgeous Senkyo schemes :lol: Tengu, THANK YOU for posting these links/pics and also thanks for the translation of the tail markings of that F-15. I was wondering what they meant You're welcome JackMan, but some links and that translation are not mines. Thanks are deserved by both Nev and 6329tsur These are the intake markings on 305SQ birds: musashi BTW, third 6SQ Senkyo bird, 517, has been noted. The lady on the tail is painted in white. Also, I know this is a little bit off-topic, but might interest someone. Here's a very interesting pic of AGR 912 (just returned from a recent overhaul -note the painted-out areas-) detached to Komatsu AB boasting an AAM-5 training round (head is visible on the inner port wing station) 912 Edited May 25, 2009 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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