JASDF Hamamatsu Airshow (27 Pics)

[Vixen1]

It seemed rude not to see the Japanese Display Team 'Blue Impulse' whilst in Japan so we spent a day and a half at the Airshow. Both days were spent outside as the fist day is for locals only and the second day inside would have meant shooting into the sun. It was a nice little show with great displays from the Eagle and Phantom from Gifu. The Blue Impulse look good but are not at the standard of many of the European teams. It was good to see the C-2, E-767 and KC-767J.

1. Kawasaki C-2


2. Kawasaki C-2


3. Kawasaki T-4s


4. Blue Impulse


5. Blue Impulse


6. Blue Impulse


7. Blue Impulse


8. Blue Impulse


9. Blue Impulse


10. Blue Impulse


11. Blue Impulse


12. Blue Impulse


13. E-767


14. E-767


15. E-767


16. Beechcraft T-400


17. F-15J Eagle


18. F-15J Eagle


19. F-15J Eagle


20. F-15J Eagle


21. Kawasaki T-4s


22. F-4EJ Phantom


23. F-4EJ Phantom


24. UH-60J Blackhawk


25. U-125A


26. KC-767J


27. KC-767J


Thanks for looking

[anthony martin]

Nice collection

[herc15]

great shots mate
Japan looks great, love to go someday

[Vixen1]

great shots mate
Japan looks great, love to go someday

Thanks, Japan is a great military aviation location with lots of air, marine and army flying bases. Access is easy for most bases as long as you have some steps. Locals are helpful with info and are friendly. Traffic around Tokyo is crazy but you need to travel around to get the most of it. Accom is cheapish at around £40 for a room per night. Do it if you can, it's really worth it.

[reheat module]

Lovely selection and presentation.
I enjoyed the sequence of the Blue Impulse, along with the cheeky Phantom.

[Vixen1]

Lovely selection and presentation.
I enjoyed the sequence of the Blue Impulse, along with the cheeky Phantom.

Thanks.. I enjoyed the chance to take them. The cheeky Phantom was from the Test Sqn at Gifu and was flown by a test pilot. The Eagle was also from Gifu and flown by a test pilot too. The Eagle was very impressive.