Air Ambulance, Medevac & Medical Repatriation between Japan and the UK
Private medical flights, London hospital transfers and repatriation from Japan, Tokyo and Hokkaido
Private Air Ambulance & Medical Transfers between Japan and the UK
SkyCare provides 24/7 air ambulance and medical transport between Japan and the UK for private patients, families and international travellers. We coordinate urgent medevac, planned hospital transfers and medically supported journeys in both directions, including patients travelling from Japan to leading private hospitals in London for specialist treatment.
From Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Kyoto to patients elsewhere across Japan, SkyCare can coordinate the complete journey: clinical review, bedside collection, dedicated medical aircraft or medically escorted commercial travel, arrival in Britain and onward ambulance transfer to the receiving hospital or home. We can also arrange medically supported travel from the UK to Japan for Japanese residents returning home or patients continuing treatment closer to family.
Need a private medical transfer between Japan and the UK? Request a confidential medical transport quote
Japan also attracts British and international winter-sports travellers. Resorts in Hokkaido, including Niseko, are internationally known for skiing and snowboarding. A serious fracture, head injury or other ski accident can leave a traveller unable to return on an ordinary flight. SkyCare can assess the safest repatriation option and coordinate transport from the treating hospital back to the UK. Our winter sports injury and repatriation guide explains what travellers should consider after an accident on the slopes.
For critically ill or high-dependency patients, we can arrange an ICU-equipped air ambulance. Stable patients may be able to travel with a commercial medical escort, while selected airlines may accept a commercial stretcher for a patient who needs to remain lying flat.
SkyCare supports affluent private patients and families, hospitals, embassies, insurers, international companies and professional case managers. Every journey is individually planned around the patient’s condition, preferred destination, privacy and clinical requirements.
Read our Japan medical transfer FAQs or request a confidential quotation.
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Private Medical Flights & Patient Transfers between Japan and the UK
SkyCare coordinates private medical transport between Japan and the UK for critically ill patients, planned private treatment, medically stable travellers and people injured while visiting Japan. Depending on the patient's condition, we can arrange a dedicated ICU air ambulance, a commercial medical escort or a stretcher on a suitable scheduled airline, together with ground ambulances and clinical handovers.
Private Air Ambulance between Japan and the UK
For patients requiring a dedicated medical aircraft, SkyCare arranges private air ambulance flights between Japan and the UK. ICU-equipped aircraft can support critical-care, high-dependency and long-distance transfers, with the medical team and equipment selected for the patient's condition.
Flights can be coordinated through major Japanese airports including Tokyo Haneda (HND), Narita (NRT), Kansai (KIX) and New Chitose (CTS). We arrange ground ambulance collection and onward transfer so the flight forms part of a complete bed-to-bed medical journey.
Private Medical Escort between Japan and the UK
For medically stable patients, Business Class is often our preferred option where budget and airline availability allow, as the additional space and more comfortable seating can make the long journey between Japan and the UK considerably easier. A SkyCare doctor, nurse or paramedic accompanies the patient and provides appropriate clinical support throughout the journey.
First Class may also be considered where available and appropriate. SkyCare coordinates airline medical clearance, fit-to-fly documentation, airport assistance and ground transport at both ends. The final cabin and seating arrangement must remain clinically suitable and is subject to airline approval.
Commercial Stretcher Flights from Japan
Some stable patients who cannot sit upright for a long-haul flight may be able to travel from Japan on a commercial airline stretcher. A stretcher installation allows the patient to remain lying flat, with an appropriate medical escort providing care throughout the journey.
Availability depends on the airline, route, aircraft and medical approval, so this option generally needs more planning than a dedicated air ambulance. SkyCare coordinates the airline process, medical documentation and ground ambulances, and compares the option with private air ambulance transport before recommending a journey.
How We Arrange Medical Transfers between Japan and the UK
- Tell us about the patient: Send the current location, medical condition, intended destination and preferred hospital or consultant if already known.
- Clinical assessment: We review the medical information and recommend the safest practical transport option — air ambulance, commercial medical escort or stretcher flight.
- Journey coordination: SkyCare arranges the medical team, airline or aircraft, ground ambulances, documentation and liaison with treating and receiving facilities.
- Bed-to-bed transfer: The patient is collected in Japan or the UK and medically supported throughout the journey through to the receiving hospital, rehabilitation facility or home.
Why Choose SkyCare for Japan–UK Medical Travel?
- 24/7 coordination: We manage urgent medevac and planned medical journeys between Japan, London and destinations worldwide.
- Private healthcare transfers: Patients travelling for specialist care can be transferred directly into leading UK private hospitals or another selected receiving facility.
- Long-haul clinical planning: The medical team, aircraft or airline arrangement is selected around the patient’s condition and the demands of a long international journey.
- Winter-sports repatriation: We can support British and international travellers injured while skiing or snowboarding in Hokkaido and other Japanese resorts.
- Two-way service: SkyCare arranges medical transport from Japan to Britain and from the UK back to Japan after treatment, illness or rehabilitation.
- Professional coordination: We work with private families, hospitals, embassies, insurers, companies and case managers.
FAQs – Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation between Japan and the UK
Start by completing the quotation form on this page with the patient’s location, medical condition, current hospital or address and intended destination. A recent medical report or discharge summary helps us assess the safest transport option.
SkyCare can then recommend an air ambulance, commercial medical escort or stretcher flight and coordinate the medical team, ground ambulances, travel arrangements and clinical handovers from Japan to the UK.
Yes. SkyCare can coordinate a bed-to-bed medical transfer from Japan to a London private hospital. Where the hospital or consultant has already been selected, we can liaise with the receiving team regarding the patient’s transport and planned arrival.
The journey may use a dedicated air ambulance or medically escorted scheduled flight depending on the patient’s condition. Our guide to private hospitals in the UK provides further information for international patients and families considering treatment in Britain.
There is no fixed price for an air ambulance from Japan to the UK. The quotation depends on the departure location, aircraft positioning, patient’s condition, clinical team and equipment, airport handling and ground ambulance requirements.
For medically stable patients, commercial medical escort or stretcher travel may cost substantially less than a dedicated aircraft where the airline and clinical circumstances allow. Our medical repatriation cost guide explains the main variables. For a current case-specific price, request a quotation.
Yes. Japan is a major winter-sports destination, and resorts around Niseko and Hokkaido attract international skiers and snowboarders. Injuries such as fractures, spinal trauma or serious head injuries may make an ordinary flight home unsuitable.
SkyCare can review the patient’s hospital information and arrange appropriate medical transport from Japan to the UK, including ground ambulance transfer to a suitable airport. Our winter sports injury and repatriation guide explains what to do after a ski accident abroad and the transport options that may be considered.
Yes. Neonatal air ambulance transfers for newborns and premature babies, and paediatric air ambulance transfers for children, require specialist clinical planning, equipment and appropriately experienced medical staff. Depending on the child’s condition, transport may involve a dedicated air ambulance or another medically supported flight option where suitable.
For premature babies or critically ill children, current medical information is reviewed carefully before the transport plan is confirmed. Specialist equipment may be required, including neonatal incubators or paediatric critical-care equipment where clinically indicated. Ground ambulance arrangements and hospital handovers are coordinated as part of the journey so continuity of care is maintained from Japan through to the receiving hospital or home.
Yes, for many medically stable patients Business Class is our preferred option where budget and airline availability allow. The additional space, more comfortable seating and greater ability to change position can be particularly valuable on a long-haul journey between Japan and London. A SkyCare doctor, nurse or paramedic can accompany the patient throughout the flight.
First Class may also be considered where available and appropriate. The patient must still be medically suitable for the proposed journey and the airline may require medical clearance before accepting them. SkyCare coordinates the transport-related process, while our Fit to Fly guide explains the medical assessment in more detail.
Yes. SkyCare arranges medical transport from London and elsewhere in the UK back to Japan after treatment, surgery or rehabilitation. The patient’s condition at discharge determines whether a dedicated air ambulance, medical escort or another suitable transport arrangement is required.
We can coordinate hospital collection in Britain, medical support during the flight and onward ambulance transfer in Japan, allowing the return journey to be planned independently around the patient’s recovery.
Requirements depend on nationality, direction of travel, purpose and length of stay, and immigration rules can change. Patients and accompanying relatives should check current official entry requirements rather than relying on old visa information.
Our guide to UK medical travel and visa requirements provides useful background for patients travelling to Britain. SkyCare coordinates medical transport documentation and airline requirements but does not issue immigration permission.
If an insurer declines or delays repatriation, a patient or family can still ask SkyCare for a private quotation and decide whether to self-fund the journey. The transport recommendation is based on the patient’s condition and route rather than who is paying.
Our guide on what to do when insurance will not cover medical repatriation explains practical next steps, while our article on air ambulance insurance cover explains why assistance decisions can vary.
24/7 private medical flights and clinically coordinated patient transfers between Japan and the UK.
Need an Air Ambulance or Medical Transfer between Japan and the UK?
Whether the patient needs urgent ICU transport, repatriation after an accident in Japan, planned specialist treatment in London or medically supported travel home after treatment, SkyCare can assess the case and coordinate the complete journey.
We support private patients and families, hospitals, embassies, insurers, international companies and professional case managers. Our team can coordinate the medical flight, ground ambulances, clinical staff and hospital handovers between Japan, the UK and destinations worldwide.
Ready for a quotation? Complete the confidential form below with the patient’s medical and journey details. If you would rather discuss the case first, call +44 (0)203 150 3999 or WhatsApp our team.
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What our clients say.
Air Ambulance from Portugal to Kent
SkyCare were amazing with the repatriation of my elderly mother-in-law when she became ill on a river cruise boat. They were professional every step of the way during this complicated but urgent repatriation journey.
The staff took great care of my mother-in-law, making sure she was comfortable throughout the long journey back and arranged a hospital bed for her in the UK. They gave us updates throughout the day, so we were…
Air Ambulance from Palma to England
SkyCare have been amazing. Within 48hrs of contacting them we had an agreed flight schedule and handover arranged between Palma and England. I arranged privately so I didn’t have the help or aid of an insurance company to be the middle man and I was very stressed and out of my depth. SkyCare really supported me and calmed any worries or anxiety I had about a very unknown risky arrangement…
Commercial Medical Flight from Faro to Scotland
Given the very difficult circumstances, the service we received from your doctor was utterly outstanding. From the first meet we felt safe and comfortable and throughout the whole service of getting us home we were very grateful to have such a knowledgeable person by our side. The doctor was extremely friendly and I would recommend sky care in any medical emergency. I can’t honestly praise the service high enough. Thank you so so much.
Commercial Medical Flight from Serbia to Birmingham
My 69-year-old mum unfortunately suffered a stroke while we were flying home from Turkey, which resulted in an emergency landing in Serbia. It was one of the most frightening and stressful experiences our family has ever been through. We didn’t have travel insurance that could help, so I spent hours contacting different medical repatriation companies and comparing quotes. SkyCare wasn’t the cheapest option, but after speaking to them, I had a feeling they genuinely cared about getting my mum home safely rather than just treating us like another customer. I’m so glad I trusted my instincts…
Air Ambulance from Spain to London
I cannot thank Skycare UK enough for the exceptional service they provided when organising the medical repatriation of my father-in-law from Salamanca, Spain, following a stroke.
From the very beginning, the team took the time to understand our situation and our needs during what was an incredibly difficult and emotional time for the whole family. Cameron and Ben were outstanding throughout the process, always available by phone or WhatsApp to answer questions quickly and ….
Commercial Medical Flight from Turkey to London
I can’t recommend SkyCare Repatriation highly enough. I called, Cameron answered. And he didn’t stop answering. He was there when we needed him. When we didn’t have the capacity to take on anything else, he took EVERYTHING to do with the repatriation on his shoulders. As soon as we signed on the dotted line everything was dealt with by SkyCare including organising a bed in the NHS hospital nearest our home and where the consultant who would be operating on my mother was based. And the team who brought my mother home were so caring…
Commercial Medical Flight from Alicante to London
SkyCare were amazing from initial enquiry to finish. No question was too big or too small (and I had lots!). We can’t thank Sarah enough for accompanying us on the commercial flight, and the office team for helping us bring our elderly mum with dementia and mobility issues safely home from Spain to the UK.
All aspects of the travel were handled for us, including the booking process, check-in, airport assistance, and transfers, which removed so much stress at a very difficult time….
Commercial Medical Escort Flight from Jamaica
Incredible – When my Mum had a serious seizure in Jamaica, my NHS Dr Consultant friend said “Repatriate. Get her back here to the UK, directly to us, the NHS.” I went online in the middle of the night and found CQC approved Skycare. They are an expert “A Team” of clinical professionals brought together to provide a 365, 24/7 service to repatriate poorly patients.
I chose SkyCare’s bed to bed commercial flight service to repatriate my Mum from Kingston Jamaica to the UK…
Air Ambulance Germany to England
Skycare provided an exceptional standard of service throughout the entire repatriation process. From the outset, their team demonstrated remarkable patience and understanding, particularly when plans and travel dates needed to change multiple times. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they handled every adjustment professionally and efficiently.
They took the time to clearly explain each stage of the process, ensuring we fully understood what to expect and what arrangements were being made….
Air Ambulance from Paris to England
The team were amazing from start to finish. From the first phone call the team handled everything. They communicated with us quickly and efficiently and were on hand with any questions we had in our time of distress. When the team arrived at the hospital they took control of the situation and guided us through what was happening and were very impressive and immediately reassured us and showed great care for our son. The logistics were handled perfectly with a clear itinerary from when they would arrive, depart the hospital and arrive at airport and then arrive at the hospital in England…
Air Ambulance from Nice to Scotland
We cannot thank Ben, Craig and the team at SkyCare enough for bringing Christina home safely from Nice. From the moment we first made contact, the level of professionalism and care was outstanding. Dealing with a medical emergency abroad is incredibly daunting, but SkyCare took over all the logistics, allowing us to focus on Christina’s well-being.The medical crew (Peter and Laura) and pilots were exceptional, highly skilled, calm, and deeply compassionate throughout the entire transfer…
Air Ambulance from Alicante to London
I honestly cannot put into words how grateful I am to Skycare Repatriation for what they did for me during the worst week of my life.After being seriously injured abroad and feeling completely alone and vulnerable, they stepped in and quite literally changed everything. From the moment they got involved, I felt safe, supported, and genuinely cared for.What stood out to me the most were the two highly skilled medics who were with me every step of the journey…
Air Ambulance from Marbella to Poole
“This case involved a medical repatriation from Marbella to the UK, requiring rapid coordination between local healthcare providers and UK hospital services.”
Amazing service, kind & professional – due to system we had to go to A&E in Poole they managed to secure a bed in a private room in NHS all the staff from pilot to medic to driver 5 star gold standard
Air Ambulance from Peru to Peru
Brilliant team that organised medical flight transfer of a family member in Peru – difficult area to deal with and they sorted it out extremely quickly and had amazing communication throughout the whole experience – thanks very much!
Air Ambulance from Benidorm to London
Craig and his team of medics were absolutely amazing in our time of desperation. They were on hand from the moment I contacted them with our incident, taking all the stress and pressure of being in Spain away and helping us to navigate this awful, scary and frightening situation with his calm and supportive manner. From the moment the team landed in Spain, they took control, my nephew was air lifted back to the UK with such precision and kindness…
Commercial Medical Escort from Turkey to London
Communication and arranging the difficult journey back to the UK with SkyCare was easy. The team guided us through all the necessary steps to arrange the permissions and were professional and understanding of all the issues.
On the day Tasha and Sam met us and travelled the whole journey back. The ambulance arranged both ends was on time and comfortable…
Air Ambulance from London to Italy
The SkyCare team proposed two options for repatriation and helped me all along explore them, understand them, and plan accordingly. Due to the nature of our emergency, plans changed all the time, but the SkyCare team were able to adapt on the fly, and produce new plans.
All along the communication was rapid, clear, professional, and I felt that someone was really taking care of our emergency.
Commercial Medical Escort from London to Bulgaria
I couldn’t praise Craig and the team more! Craig was a literal life-saver and helped me so much during one of the toughest times in my life. He organised everything in less than 24 hours. If you ever need medical repatriation, SkyCare are the one and only choice you should be considering.
Commercial Medical Escort from Colombia to Essex
The team were a godsend they brought my son back from a nightmare fall on holiday in Columbia. He was with the team and I flew separately home the next day. I had no worries once I met them of him going on his own with them they were so friendly and professional. Thank you to all the team in Columbia and in England arranging it, I would highly recommend this team if you unfortunately ever needed this care.
Commercial Medical Escort from Colombia
Abbie and Connor brought me back from Columbia and they done an exceptional job with transferring me on the connecting flight. Multiple changes on wheelchairs and as pain free as possible. I’m very grateful to them for getting home. Thank you so much to Sky care for arranging all of this.
Ambulance from Austria to the UK
I needed to repatriate a relative from Austria at really short notice following an accident. The team at Skycare were absolutely wonderful – they assembled a crew at a days notice, kept me updated throughout the trip and were so professional and trustworthy. I would absolutely recommend them. They made a really stressful situation so much better – thank you to Craig, Ben, Emma Charlie and whole crew. So grateful to you!
Air Ambulance from France to Suffolk
Big shout out to the whole SkyCare team for my repatriation last week. I spent 2 weeks in hospital in France from a skiing accident and major surgery. The whole day ran very smoothly and I couldn’t have been looked after any better…
Following a very poor and frustrating experience with a medical insurance company who seemed focussed only on delaying matters we contacted SkyCare to organise medical repatriation for a family member we needed to get back to the UK. From start to finish we felt SkyCare offered the highest level of service obviously wanting the best medically for our relative but also professionally and speedily dealing with the necessary administration and formalities when coming from Iceland to the UK…
“The team at SkyCare could not have done more in supporting me getting my partner home. The transfer care was second to none and the support leading up to the transfer was excellent. David (complete with his broken leg) arrived back to a bed in an NHS hospital arranged by SkyCare. There really are not enough superlatives to describe the difference Craig, Ben, Ross etc all made. Thank you.”
“SkyCare have truly been lifesavers for us and our daughter who was taken ill overseas. They not only arranged the escorted flight home for our daughter but undertook all the hard graft of locating and liaising with the relevant UK hospital to get our daughter admitted directly on arrival in the UK. First Class Service!”
I’m so grateful to Craig and the team at SkyCare for guiding us through a difficult period. The team were always responsive and went above and beyond to assist our specific circumstances and challenges, to find a solution that was a safe and practical for us. They were personal and professional and treated us with sensitivity and compassion. I would 100% recommend them to everyone.
Commercial Medical Escort from Funchal to London
At a very desperate time, I was fortunate enough to find SkyCare and their wonderful team. My mother had a stroke overseas. The insurance team let us down badly so I looked at finding independent services to repatriate her back to the UK. SkyCare were able to provide a detailed and transparent price breakdown within 2 hrs . They provided a new quote within 30 min when we had to adjust an element of the repatriation. My insurance service would not provide a detailed quote…
Road Ambulance from Worthing to London
A highly professional service, performed so efficiently at a moments notice, with kindness and even a little humour at such a difficult time for us. Highly recommend.
Craig and Ben were absolutely brilliant! The process was flawless and after the chaos of the incident that happened to my mum, Craig was fantastic in organizing everything so I didn’t need to worry! It went seamlessly and everyone was so kind! Best money spent to get my mum home for emergency surgery!! Hi Craig my name is Frank father of Louise (patient) & grandad of Liberty. Your company is exceptional, professional, with a wonderful caring attitude. Thank you so much for looking after my daughter. I recommend your company highly.
Superb service, from first contact to a positive result of repatriating my husband to a UK hospital, the support and care was fantastic. My husband Jim had a stroke at our house in Greece, after emergency treatment he was placed on a ward, which was awful. He had lost his speech and all movement on his right hand side. It is up to relatives to look after the patient in hospital, they only provide medical care. I was so stressed, trying to care for him…
Medical Repatriation Advice and Support
I recently spoke to Craig from SkyCare when my mum was seriously injured overseas and it looked like a medical repatriation was needed. His advice and communication was superb, helping me to navigate a market which appears to be full of brokers with misleading prices and shocking reviews. Fortunately, my mum was deemed stable enough to fly home commercially, and yet Craig still continued to provide advice even though…
Air Ambulance from Spain to London
SkyCare were beyond brilliant with us bringing my Dad back home to Wales by Air Ambulance after he suffered a major stroke in Tenerife. We were really impressed with the whole team’s professionalism and expertise from the first moment we contacted them to the day of the repatriation and even managing to reserve Dad a bed in the Stroke unit in Wrexham Hospital to avoid the delay and trauma of A&E after a very long day travelling…
Airport-to-Hospital Medical Transfer in London
Straightforward and genuine. Craig helped us get our mum safely from the airport to the hospital. Highly recommended.
Commercial Medical Escort from Boston, MA to London
SkyCare made a complex overseas transfer from Boston to London feel effortless. Craig and Sarah were outstanding — calm, professional, and always in touch. They handled everything, from visas to flight logistics, with genuine care and attention. The costs were very reasonable, but it was their empathy and support for both patient and family that made all the difference. I can’t recommend them enough.
Vietnam to London — Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
Fantastic professional company. We couldn’t have done this without them. My friend suffered a stroke and was paralysed on the right side. Due to a technicality, his insurance wouldn’t cover repatriation, so we had to go private. If anyone is ever in the same position, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SkyCare. They made a stressful situation feel manageable, and I’m so grateful for their calm, capable support throughout.
France to UK — Ski Injury Repatriation by SkyCare.
Fantastic service. I was repatriated from France after a skiing accident with multiple injuries. We contacted Craig at 4am and by 10pm I was home — ground ambulance, air ambulance, and ground ambulance again. Everything went smoothly with incredible medical care and kindness. After two miserable weeks in hospital, I finally felt safe and supported. I cannot thank SkyCare enough and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Vietnam to London — Stroke Repatriation by SkyCare.
Amazing team of people. My brother had a stroke in Vietnam and the insurance company were useless. SkyCare guided me through the process, sorted everything out, and got him safely home. The whole team were fantastic, but special thanks to the medical crew — Adam and Sarah — who flew out and did an incredible job. I can’t recommend SkyCare enough for their calm, professional help in such a difficult time.
UK to Malaysia — Long-Haul Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
If you’re in the UK looking for a repatriation company, I couldn’t recommend SkyCare enough. They arranged medical transport for my dad from London to Kuala Lumpur — a 12-hour flight. From my first message, they responded quickly and handled all documents and approvals efficiently. Huge thanks to Craig for making everything smooth and to Nurse Nav for caring for my dad the whole way home.
Spain to UK — Stroke Repatriation by SkyCare.
SkyCare were brilliant with us, helping to bring my dad home to England after he suffered a stroke in Spain. From the moment we reached out to the day of the repatriation itself, the entire team showed professionalism, compassion, and expertise. We felt fully supported and reassured throughout the process. Thank you to everyone involved — I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SkyCare to anyone in a similar situation.
Las Palmas to UK — Air Ambulance Repatriation by SkyCare.
Thank you to Craig and Ben for organising our return home from Las Palmas. My dad was extremely anxious about the process, but everything ran so smoothly at every stage. Mum is now safe in Maidstone Hospital, and she’s just happy to be somewhere she can easily communicate. The whole experience was calm, compassionate, and professional — we really appreciate everything SkyCare did to make it seamless.
— Pete McNair (via email)
France to UK — COVID-Era Medical Repatriation by SkyCare.
From first contact to the final update confirming safe arrival, SkyCare’s care and coordination were second to none. They handled all COVID testing, documents, and border requirements with professionalism and warmth. Repatriating two elderly parents during a pandemic was daunting, but they made the process seamless — even providing journey tracking door to door. Their genuine care and clear communication reassured us at every stage. I highly recommend SkyCare for compassionate international patient transfers.
Cannot thank the team at BM Ambulance enough for getting my Dad home from Spain. Craig/Sarah/James/Emma & Danny were all absolutely amazing. It was a huge 24 hour journey and they made Mum & Dad feel comfortable and safe the entire way. I don’t think my Dad would have made it without your help. He’s still not in the best of health but at least we have him home. We definitely could not have done this without you. Thank you all involved. Amazing people offering a fantastic service. x
I would have given more than 5 stars if I could have. A big thank you to Craig, Sarah and John for the safe delivery of our much loved mum, mother in law, Nan and great grandmother from Spain after suffering a stroke.
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