JASDF Matsushima Airshow 2002
2002/07/25`2002/07/28
I've just finished my Ph.D (yes, I achieved my goal, finishing my Ph.D before
becoming 30 years old!) and I visited Japan for a conference and for visiting
my friends and my parents in July. And, I didn't miss JASDF Matsushima Airshow!
I can watch Thunderbirds and Blue Angels several times a year, but I've been
missing Japanese Blue Impulse. This time, I could see Blue Impulse for the
first time in these five years. Last time when I came back to Japan,
Blue Impulse was not flying due to the unfortunate accident. They are still
recovering from the accident, and two solo airplanes are missing in the show.
But, they are firmly recovering from the accident, and solo airplanes are
almost ready to return to the airshow! Actually, they flew six airplanes
including solo airplanes in the Friday's practice flight. So, here are photos
I took. Enjoy!
F-16 came from Misawa airbase for static display.
This is not F-16. This is F-2 fighter bomber. F-2 is developed based on
F-16 by a joint project by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry and Lockheed.
F-2 practicing touch & go. (In the Friday's practice).
F-2 practicing an aerobatic demonstration for the airshow.
F-2 taxing back from a practice flight.
F-4EJ Phantom.
Blue Impulse Diamond in the airshow (not in the practice).
Dirty low pass.
Blue Impulse Solos are taking off for the Friday's practice flight.
Yes, solos are coming back!
Six ship bonton roll.
Six ship bonton roll continued.
Six ship bonton roll continued.
Six ship bonton roll continued.
This is one of few Japanese civilian aerobatic team called Airock Aerobatic Team.
(http://www.airock.co.jp)
Mitsubishi T-2 trainer.
Kawasaki T-4 trainer airplane. (Same one that Blue Impulse
is flying.)
UH-60J Blackhawk practicing touch & go on Thursday.
UH-60J Blackhawk practicing touch & go on Thursday.
UH-60J Blackhawk fly-by in the airshow. Actually, my high school
friend was in the cockpit of this UH-60.
F-16 came from Misawa airbase for static display.
This is not F-16. This is F-2 fighter bomber. F-2 is developed based on
F-16 by a joint project by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry and Lockheed.
F-2 practicing touch & go. (In the Friday's practice).
F-2 practicing an aerobatic demonstration for the airshow.
F-2 taxing back from a practice flight.
F-4EJ Phantom.
Blue Impulse Diamond in the airshow (not in the practice).
Dirty low pass.
Blue Impulse Solos are taking off for the Friday's practice flight.
Yes, solos are coming back!
Six ship bonton roll.
Six ship bonton roll continued.
Six ship bonton roll continued.
Six ship bonton roll continued.
This is one of few Japanese civilian aerobatic team called Airock Aerobatic Team.
(http://www.airock.co.jp)
Mitsubishi T-2 trainer.
Kawasaki T-4 trainer airplane. (Same one that Blue Impulse
is flying.)
UH-60J Blackhawk practicing touch & go on Thursday.
UH-60J Blackhawk practicing touch & go on Thursday.
UH-60J Blackhawk fly-by in the airshow. Actually, my high school
friend was in the cockpit of this UH-60.