title: 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron (JASDF)
text: # 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron (JASDF)
  
  The 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron (第6飛行隊 (dai-roku-hikoutai)) is a squadron of the 8th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Tsuiki Air Base, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is equipped with Mitsubishi F-2 and Kawasaki T-4 aircraft.
  
  ## History
  
  In September 2017 it conducted training with US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers.
  
  ## Tail markings
  
  Since the F-1 period the squadron's tail markings have been a sword with a bow and arrow.
  
  ## Aircraft operated
  
  ### Fighter aircraft
  
  * North American F-86F Sabre (1959-1981)
  * Mitsubishi F-1 (1981-2006)
  * Mitsubishi F-2 (2004-present)
  
  ### Liaison aircraft
  
  * Lockheed T-33A (1959-1992)
  * Mitsubishi T-2 (1981-2006)
  * Kawasaki T-4 (1991-present)
  