Godzilla V the JSDF: a historical snapshot

[Grey Havoc]

Here's a bit of light relief, courtesy of JAPAN SECURITY WATCH, but it is also an interesting snapshot of the various SDFs as they existed (as the Coastal Safety Force in the case of the MSDF) in 1954, prior to the passage of that year's Self-Defense Forces Law:

http://newpacificinstitute.org/jsw/?p=6229

 

[Hanse]

Anybody remember the on where they had Japanese SR-71 Blackbirds going after Godzilla?

 

[aim9xray]

I recall JASDF YF-12s strafing (yes, a big machine gun below the cockpit) some monster critter (Gammera?), albeit unsuccessfully.

 

[F-14D]

♫ Oh no, there goes Tokyo
Go go Godzilla, yeah

History shows again and again
How nature points out the folly of men
Godzilla!♫

 

[Grey Havoc]

Wonder how the JSDF will fare this time around: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/03/28-1/akira-takarada-to-appear-in-godzilla-remake