The is a squadron of the Airborne Early Warning Surveillance Group of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Hamamatsu Air Base in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Japan Air Self-Defense Force Retrieved September 26, 2017 It is equipped with Boeing E-767 aircraft.
History The squadron participated in the Cope North exercise for the first time in 2001. Cope North Global Security Retrieved September 26, 2017 It has also participated in other years including 2003. Cope North set to Kick off at Misawa May 4, 2003 Stars and Stripes Retrieved September 26, 2017
The squadron's aircraft have also taken part in the Red Flag - Alaska exercise, including in 2008, Red Flag Alaska January 2008 Air Force Magazine Retrieved September 26, 2017 2009, JASDF members pay respects to Yukla 27 September 30, 2009 Retrieved September 26, 2017 2012 Japanese and US forces unite during Red Flag-Alaska June 22, 2012 Retrieved September 26, 2017 2014 Red Flag Alaska Retrieved September 26, 2017 and 2015. Red Flag Alaska 5015 Retrieved September 26, 2017
In 2014 the JASDF ordered upgrades for the aircraft and its systems. Pockock, Chris Japan Responds to Regional Threats With Air Power Boost February 12, 2014 Retrieved September 26, 2017 Jennings, Gareth Japan begins process of E-767 AWACS upgrade October 29, 2014 Jane's Information Group Retrieved September 26, 2017
Aircraft operated Boeing E-767
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