21st Fighter Training Squadron (JASDF)

The 第21飛行隊 (21st Fighter Training Squadron) is a squadron of the 4th Air Wing of Air Training Command of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is based at Matsushima Air Base in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

History
The predecessor to the squadron was formed on March 31, 1975, and it formally became the 21st squadron on October 1, 1976.

After retiring their original North American F-86F Sabres, from January 12, 1982 to December 22, 1995 the JASDF aerobatics team Blue Impulse flew Mitsubishi T-2 aircraft as part of the squadron.

Tail marking
The squadron has a unique tail marking.

Trainer

 * Mitsubishi T-2 (1976-2004)
 * Mitsubishi F-2B (2002-)

Liaison

 * Lockheed T-33A (1976-1994)
 * Kawasaki T-4 (1992-)