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JA2004 REPORT (DEMOFLIGHT)

Blue Impulse Demo Flight

To commemorate the opening of the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2004 (Japan Aerospace 2004), a splendid formation flight by the Blue Impulse (11th Fighter Squadron of the 4th Aircraft Wing of Air Self-Defense Force) was demonstrated over the exhibition site on October 6, the opening day of the exhibition. Along with the demonstration flights, commentary by Captain Kusanagi of the fighter squadron was broadcast.

JA2004 Demo Flight

Demonstration flights by various aircraft were given after a 21-year absence. Many spectators gathered at the pedestrian deck on the bay side of the exhibition site and Rinko Park.

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