Fleet Air Squadron 21 (第21航空隊, dainijuuichikoukuutai) (which is also referred to as HS-21) is a unit in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force. It is a part of the Fleet Air Force and comes under the authority of Fleet Air Wing 21.[1] Equipped with Mitsubishi SH-60J & SH-60K anti-submarine helicopters, it is based at Tateyama Air Base in Chiba Prefecture.[2][3]
| Fleet Air Squadron 21 (HS-21) | |
|---|---|
| 第21航空隊 | |
 | |
| Active | 26 March 2008 |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Part of | Fleet Air Force, Fleet Air Wing 21 |
| Garrison/HQ | Tateyama Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | SH-60J & SH-60K |
Squadron structure
editThe squadron is composed of two flights:
- 211th Flight is equipped with SH-60J and SH-60K helicopters
- 212th flight is equipped with only SH-60K helicopters
References
edit- ^ "What is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force". Retrieved May 21, 2018.
- ^ Thompson, Paul JMSDF - Order of Battle February 1st, 2018 Retrieved May 21, 2018
- ^ Airborne Ocean Surveillance Retrieved February 9, 2017