4/23(Sun) Kumamoto Flying Festival

The Blue Impulse of the Air Self-Defense Force came to Kumamoto.

The last time this species flew to Kumamoto was in 2007 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the construction of Kumamoto Castle, so it has been about 10 years since its last visit.

On the day of the show, the sky was clear and cloudless! Cars and trains were crowded in the city to catch a glimpse of the air show, which is not often seen.

We are scheduled to start around 11:00, and it's already 11:20...yet, hmmm...?

 

It's here! It's really here!

Let the acting begin!

Two aircraft break in the sky!

Also acting alone (solo).

Finally, the formation passed overhead!

It was a 20-minute display flight, but I was impressed by its beautiful and controlled flight.

Since I usually see only passenger planes that fly only a fixed route, I was impressed that airplanes can fly so freely like dolphins!

While watching the performance, I also thought somewhat about peace and contingency....

 

Come to think of it, the Matsushima base where the Blue Impulse is located was also damaged by the tsunami after the earthquake, and it took a year for them to return.

It has been exactly one year since the earthquake in Kumamoto. Sometimes I still feel shaken by the earthquake, but I want to look forward and upward.

 

See you soon!