Air Force C-17 demonstration flight,” said Billups.Īlong with the performance from Carrier Air Wing 5, many other historic events filled the airspace, such as: a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force rappelling demonstration, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 tactical demonstration team as part of the show as well as a U.S. “For the first time, we featured the U.S. Indeed, diversity flooded the streets of MCAS Iwakuni as approximately 165,000 aircraft enthusiasts and future aviators made their way to the Marine Corps’ only shared-use commercial and military flight line to witness the extraordinary, and history-making, airshow as it flew by. Iwakuni is a microcosm of the strong ties that exist between our two countries, and we look forward to the opportunity to celebrate this relationship with our friends and neighbors every year.” service members and our Japanese counterparts. “Friendship Day has become an annual tradition in showcasing to the public the close working relationships that have developed between U.S. Jacob Billups, the MCAS Iwakuni aviation safety officer and Friendship Day lead planner. “This year marks the 43rd Friendship Day held at MCAS Iwakuni,” said U.S. and Japan have created opportunities for new experiences and everlasting memories through a single-day air show which, over the years, has evolved into a multi-generational tradition: 43rd JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (May 5, 2019) - For more than four decades, live aircraft performances, hot food, cold beverages, and service members from the U.S.

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