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Air Defense Command Electronic Counter Measures Squadron

Operator Identification

  Unknown dates

  Japan


TYPE: JASDF unit

IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil

HEADQUARTERS: Iruma AB

FORMER NAME: Nil

FATE: Unknown

Operator History

The ECM Squadron is a unit of the JASDF Air Defense Command used for electronic warfare. It is based at Iruma AB north of Tokyo.

Commando Operations

1973* to March 1978*

The ADC ECM Squadron operated three EC-46D for electronic warfare training. They were also designated locally as C-46ECM. All of them wore a distinctive red, yellow & blue arrow on the tail.

Commandos Operated

  • Curtiss EC-46A-60-CK Commando: 91-1143, 91-1145 (both previously converted to C-46D)
  • Curtiss EC-46D-5-CU Commando: 91-1140

Last edited: 31/10/2022