Air Rescue Wing Niigata Detachment (JASDF)
| Air Rescue Wing Niigata Detachment | |
|---|---|
| 新潟救難隊 | |
 Niigata Detachment UH-60J (2012) | |
| Country | Japan |
| Branch | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Part of | Air Rescue Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Niigata Airport |
| Motto(s) | That others may live |
| Aircraft flown | |
| UH-60J, U-125A | |
The Air Rescue Wing Niigata Detachment (新潟救難隊 (niigata-kyūnan-tai)) is a unit of the Air Rescue Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is also known as the Niigata Air Rescue Squadron. Responsible for airborne search and rescue, it is based at Niigata Airport in Niigata Prefecture.[1] It is equipped with UH-60J and U-125A aircraft.[2][3]
Tail markings
[edit]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
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References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Air Rescue Wing Niigata Detachment (JASDF).
- ^ Thompson, Paul JASDF - Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 27, 2017
- ^ "Air Rescue Wing Niigata". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 27, 2017. (in Japanese)
- ^ "Air Rescue Wing History". mod.go.jp. Retrieved October 28, 2017. (in Japanese)
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