JASDF F-4 Phantom II 301SQ The last Phantom SQ-Eng

A useful/informative reference for fans of the F-4 Phantom II.

• Paperback
• 176 pages
• Size: A4 210mm x 297mm
• Language: English

Contents

• Image & Description
  • About the Basic Paints - Previous Paint Version / New Paint Version
  • The Final Chapter of the F-4
    • Special Paint for the Final Anniversary - Yellow (37-8315) · Blue (07-8436)
    • The Final Days at Hyakuri 1-4
    • Observer's View at the Firing Ranges
    • Final Cockpit Layout in Detail
• 301st Squadron Photo File
• Behind the Scenes
  • Drag Parachute Re-Service
  • Equipment Used on the Flight Line
  • KM-3 Self-Propelled Motor Starter
  • 3-ton Aircraft Tow Vehicle
• TAC Air Meets Paints and Markings
  • Virtual Enemy Aircraft
  • Foundation Anniversary Aircraft
• Modeling Guide
  • 1:48 F-4EJ Kai Phantom II - 5th Air Wing - the 301st Squadron F-4EJ Kai 427 - Nyutabaru Air Base / Phantom Forever 2020
  • 1:72 F-4EJ Phantom II - 1980 TAC Air Meet - Ferris camouflage
  • 1:32 JASDF F-4EJ Phantom II - "MiG Phantom"
  • 1:48 F-4EJ Kai Phantom II - "First Moo-Moo"
  • 1:72 F-4EJ Kai Phantom II - The 301st Squadron's 20th Anniversary painted aircraft
  • 1:48 Kawasaki T-4 - The 301st Squadron
  • 1:72 T-33A - The 301st Squadron

Introduction
This book describes the last daily training of the 301st Squadron at Hyakuri Base before moving to Misawa due to the model reorganization of the 301st Squadron, which included the F-4EJ Kai Phantom II until the end as a squadron of the JASDF.
Then we focus on the basic painting, color guides for aircraft that participated in the Tactical Air Meet, and modeling guides for F-4EJ, F-4EJ Kai, T-33A and T-4 plastic models carefully selected from a variety.
In the first half of the “Photo Collection of the Last Chapter of the F-4”, we not only selected Phantoms, but also photos showing the facial expressions and movements of the pilots and crew in action. Of course, we also prepared photos and painting samples of the last year's commemorative painting aircraft.
In the middle, old photos including F-4EJ and T-33A operated by the 301st Squadron are collected and configured to serve as references for painting and marking at that time.
In addition, the machines that remain behind the scenes are presented, such as the tow vehicles and vehicles for starting the engine, as well as the scenes where a braking parachute is serviced.

Due to the number of pages, it is not possible to present all the aircraft that were painted at the TAC Air Meet, but we have selected a few that are particularly suitable for modeling.

It contains the painting examples from the extensive materials, as well as illustrations and photos that are definitely worth remembering. Thanks to the collaboration with the former student who was responsible for the painting at the time, we were able to incorporate a lot of unpublished information. We were also able to convert the Mig Silhouette aircraft, which cannot be missed in the painting and marking of the 301st Squadron, into a more accurate painting guide that includes the interview information with the former student who actually worked on the painting at the time.

Given the long service life of the F-4 of the 301st Squadron, not all the content can be fully covered in the few pages, but we have tried to pack all the interview materials that we have at our disposal into this book. We hope that this reference book will be the best for all model builders in the world.