Samurai Phantoms @ Hyakuri (RF-4E + F-4EJ)

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This video is for all the Phantom Phreaks here on the internet! After the last RF-4E(J) Kai was phased
out at the end of March 2020, the 301 Hikotai is the only unit that still flies with the F-4EJ Kai. This unit
will also start the transition to the F-35 very quickly. Like the 302 Hikotai, the 301 Hikotai will be moving
from Hyakuri Air Base to Misawa Air Base in northern Japan. At the end of 2019, a Phantom Pharewell
was already held during the annual air show on Hyakuri. What is certain is that 2020 will definitely be
the last year in which the legendary Phantom will fly in the country of the rising sun. The delivery of new
F-35A Lightning II aircraft will continue as usual. The aircraft are built under license in Japan by Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries. Japan plans to eventually purchase a total of 157 F-35s. This batch consists of 115
F-35A Lightning IIs for conventional deployment and 42 F-35Bs for deployment at sea. After the
retirement, the Phantom can only be admired in the museum and on the photos taken by the many
fans in recent years. After 45 years of loyal service, the Samurai Phantoms will therefore be taking off
for the last time in 2020 and will land definitively. Until that time it will be busy around Hyakuri Air
Base with the fans who want to catch a last glimpse of this legend. This video was made in late October
2019 when both types were still active at Hyakuri. Real Legends Will Never Die...............