Fuel tank detail of JASDF F-2B no. 33-8119 with the special 50 years JASDF titles. [JASDF photo]

Tail detail of JASDF F-2B no. 33-8119 with the special 50 years JASDF titles. [JASDF photo]

JASDF F-2A spotted at Misawa AB during a combined photoshoot with the resident F-16s from the 'Wild Weasels'. [JASDF photo]

JASDF F-2A (53-8531) is taxiing by the camera at Nagoya-Komaki AFB on January 1st, 2005. [ A.S.I.A. Archives Images photo by Lo Ming-Hsiu]

JASDF F-2A (43-8525) from the 3rd TFS is spotted coming at Hyakuri AB during the airshow held there on July 30th, 2006. The aircraft is painted with a special 50th anniversary scheme. [JSDAF photo]

JASDF F-2A (63-8502) from the Air Development and Test Squadron seen on approach to Gifu AB in November of 2006. [Photo by Andy Binks]

JASDF F-2A (63-8502) from the Air Development and Test Squadron seen on approach to Gifu AB in November of 2006. [Photo by Andy Binks]

JASDF F-2A (63-8502) from the Air Development and Test Squadron seen on approach to Gifu AB in November of 2006. [Photo by Andy Binks]

JASDF F-2A (63-8502) from the Air Development and Test Squadron seen on approach to Gifu AB in November of 2006. [Photo by Andy Binks]