| 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. It is equipped with UH-60J and U-125A aircraft.
Tail markings
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
References
- 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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