The squadron was formed flying the Lockheed F-104J Starfighter on March 31, 1964, as part of the 5th Air Wing.

For a brief period (August 20, 1980 to January 31, 1981) the squadron relocated to Tsuiki Air Base in Fukuoka Prefecture.

[3] In the early 1980s the JASDF was introducing the Mitsubishi F-15J to begin replacing the older F-104 and F-4 aircraft.

During the F-104 period the squadron's aircraft bore the Roman numeral "V", relating to the 5th Air Wing.

During the F-15 period the squadron's aircraft had a Haniwa (warrior statue) similar to those discovered at the burial mound close to the Nyutabaru base.