Blue Impulse flies over Misawa

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's demonstration team, Blue Impulse, performs an aerial maneuver during a practice over Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2013. The team visited the area as part of the base’s annual air festival, which welcomed more than 80,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Blue Impulse flies over Misawa Air Base

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's demonstration team, Blue Impulse, flies over Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2013. The team visited the area in conjunction with the annual air festival, which thousands of visitors attend to photograph and learn about military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Blue Impulse performs at Misawa

Two planes with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's demonstration team, Blue Impulse, perform aerial maneuvers during a practice over Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2013. The team visited Misawa in conjunction with the 2013 air festival where they were highlighted as the headline aerial performers of the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's demonstration team, Blue Impulse, lines up after performing aerial maneuvers

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's demonstration team, Blue Impulse, lines up after performing aerial maneuvers during a practice at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2013. The team performed multiple flybys during a practice before the annual air festival which more than 80,000 visitors attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Blue Impulse flies over Misawa

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's demonstration team, Blue Impulse, performs an aerial maneuver during a practice over Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14., 2013. The Blue Impulse visit Misawa AB in conjunction with the annual air festival, which features aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Aerial flight show over Air Fest

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's demonstration team, Blue Impulse, performs a four-ship formation flyby over Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2013. More than 80,000 people visited Misawa AB to enjoy the 2013 air festival, which featured aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival 2013 welcomes thousands

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 taxies the runway as spectators look on during the 2013 Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. More than 80,000 people attended the event that featured the JASDF’s premier aerial demonstration team, Blue Impulse. However, due to weather, the Blue Impulse could not perform any aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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Lit lites it up at Misawa

A. Jay Popoff, lead singer of the alternative band Lit, sings to a crowd during the air festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. More than 80,000 people attended the air festival, where the band wrapped up their final show of a two-week tour to military bases in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek VanHorn)

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Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival 2013 welcomes thousands

Kevin Baldes, bass guitarist for the alternative band Lit, plays for an audience during the 2013 Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. Baldes and the band toured several military bases in Japan, before making a final stop in Misawa to give more than 80,000 people the opportunity to hear them play a few of their top hits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival 2013 welcomes thousands

Reflections of visitors of the 2013 Air Festival are cast onto the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. Due to rainy weather, many of the demonstrations scheduled for the day were cancelled; however, more than 80,000 people still attended the Air Fest that featured the Japan Air Self-Defense Force premier demonstration team, Blue Impulse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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Reflecting at the air festival

Visitors walk the flight line during the air festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. Aircraft from both the U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense force were on display for attendees to tour and photograph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek VanHorn)

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Thousands of visitors walk the flightline

Thousands of visitors walk the flightline during the 2013 Misawa Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. Attendees toured and photographed aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and were treated to live music and concessions throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Rain or shine, 2013 Misawa Air Festival welcomes thousands

Attendees of the 2013 Misawa Air Festival tour a C-12 aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. Visitors were able to view more than 25 different aircraft static displays including the Blue Impulse demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival 2013 welcomes thousands

A crowd of spectators look on as a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 performs a flyby during the 2013 Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. More than 80,000 people had the opportunity to view more than 25 static displays, demonstrations and flybys and various forms of entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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Rain or shine, 2013 Misawa Air Festival welcomes thousands

Attendees of the Misawa Air Festival 2013 view an array of explosive ordnance on display at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2013. More than 80,000 people from Japan and Misawa Air Base attended the Air Festival despite the rainy weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival welcomes thousands

Published Sept. 16, 2013

Blue Impulse flies over Misawa

Blue Impulse flies over Misawa Air Base

Blue Impulse performs at Misawa

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's demonstration team, Blue Impulse, lines up after performing aerial maneuvers

Blue Impulse flies over Misawa

Aerial flight show over Air Fest

Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival 2013 welcomes thousands

Lit lites it up at Misawa

Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival 2013 welcomes thousands

Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival 2013 welcomes thousands

Reflecting at the air festival

Thousands of visitors walk the flightline

Rain or shine, 2013 Misawa Air Festival welcomes thousands

Rain or shine, Misawa Air Festival 2013 welcomes thousands

Rain or shine, 2013 Misawa Air Festival welcomes thousands