1/72 Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle 306th Squadron Japan-Italy Joint Training 2023 Special Livery Aircraft

Description

This is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit.

Japan’s main aircraft, the F-15J Eagle, is based on the U.S. Air Force’s F-15C which began combat deployment in 1974, and is equipped with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s unique equipment. Deployment of units began in 1982, and it still plays a major role in the air defense of Japan. In recent years, the JASDF has been actively conducting joint training exercises with countries around the world to deepen cooperation. In August 2023, joint training with the Italian Air Force was held at Komatsu Air Base. The F-15J that participated in this training session appeared with special livery markings welcoming the Italian Air Force, which was visiting Japan for the first time. Centered around streamlines drawn in colors inspired by the Italian and Japanese flags, the left vertical stabilizer features a logo commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Italian Air Force, and the tank under the left wing has the words “Welcome to Komatsu Base” written in English. It was also decorated in Italian with the slogan “100th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Air Force” and “Flight to the Future.”

This model kit from Platz is based on their highly popular 1/72-scale JASDF F-15J Eagle model kit, and is a special model of the 306th Squadron. The streamlines drawn on the left and right main wings to the back of the aircraft, the logo of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Air Force on the vertical tail, and the letters drawn on the fuel tank under the wings are all reproduced with large decals made by Cartograf! Order yours today!

• [Size]: Approximately 26cm long when completed
• [Includes]: Decals