page_title: 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (JASDF)
section_title: Squadron emblem/Tail markings
hierarchical_section_title: 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (JASDF) / Squadron emblem/Tail markings
caption_attribution_description: 日本語: 第501飛行隊所属のRF-4E。English: RF-4E of JASDF 501 squadron at Chitose Airbase.
context_page_description: The 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron was a squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force based at Hyakuri Air Base in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It was equipped with RF-4 Phantom II and Kawasaki T-4 aircraft.
context_section_description: Since 1961 the squadron's emblem has been the American cartoon character Woody Woodpecker wearing a bowtie. The use of a woodpecker is a tribute to a battle tactic of Takeda Shingen from the 16th century battles of Kawanakajima. When the squadron was equipped with RF-86 Sabres, the aircraft wore a blue and yellow chevron on their tails. The replacement RF-4Es also sported this design until it was replaced by the woodpecker emblem in February 1981.
caption: Woody Woodpecker emblem
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