Blue Impulse aircraft fly over Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the afternoon of June 28.
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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's aerobatic demonstration team, Blue Impulse, flew over Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on June 28 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Wajima Sub Base.
Wajima was devastated by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which caused widespread building collapses and large-scale fires. Reconstruction efforts are still underway.
Residents Find Encouragement
At around 1:30 PM, six Blue Impulse aircraft appeared overhead in formation. As they traced hearts and circles across the blue sky with white smoke, spectators responded with cheers and applause.
Yukiko One, 62, whose home in nearby Nanao was damaged in the earthquake, said, "It gave me renewed energy. I hope we can keep working toward a speedy recovery starting tomorrow."
Her eight-year-old granddaughter, a second-grade student, smiled and said, "The big heart was really cool."
The Wajima Sub Base celebrated its 70th anniversary in March. It operates around the clock, 365 days a year, using radar to monitor aircraft approaching Japan and detect incoming ballistic missiles.
Author: The Sankei Shimbun
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