The 2nd Squadron () was a squadron of the 1st Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hamamatsu Air Base, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was equipped with North American F-86F Sabre aircraft.Thompson, Paul JASDF - Squadron Histories J-HangarSpace Retrieved October 2, 2017
History On August 25, 1956 the squadron was formed at Hamamatsu Air Base in Shizuoka Prefecture. It was responsible for training pilots.
Five of its aircraft formed an aerobatic display unit. This was the predecessor unit to the current Blue Impulse team. Blue Impulse September 2012 Retrieved October 2, 2017
It was disbanded on November 20, 1965, with its duties taken over by 1st Squadron. Squadrons 1-11 were F-86F squadrons.
Aircraft operated Fighter aircraft North American F-86F Sabre（1956-1965）
See also Fighter units of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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