Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) | 1991 Boeing 747-47C | cn 24731, ln 839 | 20-1102
KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) - 20 Aug 2016
After a brief stopover from Japan, "Japan Air Force Zero-Zero-One" climbs out from RWY 24L en route to Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG/SBGL).
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left for Brazil on Saturday to attend the closing ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, as Japan steps up preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games.
During his visit to Brazil, Abe will hold talks with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, in which they are likely to confirm cooperation to ensure the success of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Abe also plans to meet with Japanese athletes participating in the Rio Games, such as wrestler Saori Yoshida, the captain of the country's athletic delegation, who took silver in the women's 53-kilogram final Thursday.
In a bid to bolster the friendship between Japan and Brazil, Abe is slated to have a meeting with Japanese-Brazilians living in Rio de Janeiro.
The closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics will be held at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday.
First flight: 08 FEB 1991
Test registration: N6038E
Delivery to Japanese Government: 18 NOV 1991 as JA8092
To Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF): 01 APR 1992 as 20-1102
Fleet number: 102
Aircraft based at New Chitose Airport (CTS/RJCC)
Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) | 1991 Boeing 747-47C | cn 24731, ln 839 | 20-1102
KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) - 20 Aug 2016
After a brief stopover from Japan, "Japan Air Force Zero-Zero-One" climbs out from RWY 24L en route to Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG/SBGL).
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left for Brazil on Saturday to attend the closing ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, as Japan steps up preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games.
During his visit to Brazil, Abe will hold talks with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, in which they are likely to confirm cooperation to ensure the success of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Abe also plans to meet with Japanese athletes participating in the Rio Games, such as wrestler Saori Yoshida, the captain of the country's athletic delegation, who took silver in the women's 53-kilogram final Thursday.
In a bid to bolster the friendship between Japan and Brazil, Abe is slated to have a meeting with Japanese-Brazilians living in Rio de Janeiro.
The closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics will be held at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday.
First flight: 08 FEB 1991
Test registration: N6038E
Delivery to Japanese Government: 18 NOV 1991 as JA8092
To Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF): 01 APR 1992 as 20-1102
Fleet number: 102
Aircraft based at New Chitose Airport (CTS/RJCC)