F-35A Lightning II 69-8702, 302nd FS, JASDF (w/painted RAM panels) (1:72 Scale)

Model History and Information: The 302nd Squadron was announced in 2017 as the first Japan Air Self-Defense Force unit to transition to the F-35A, replacing the F-4EJ Kai Phantom II. The squadron ceased F-4 operations in March 2019 and relocated to Misawa Air Base in northern Japan, where it forms part of the 3rd Air Wing. Japan is a major F-35 operator, having selected the type to modernize its fighter force and strengthen air defense. The aircraft provides stealth, advanced sensors and networked situational awareness. The individual airframe history and the specific serial associated with this model were not independently verified, so the account reflects the documented unit and type rather than a confirmed individual aircraft record.