Blue Impulse

What are those antiques they’re flying?…trainers ?

It's very common for precision flying teams to fly trainers - they don't need to fly at high speeds - it's an air-show - they are maneuverable - and responsive - that's why they're used as trainers - I think only the US flies F-18's (or used to fly F-18's) - which are carrier based combat planes - but I have seen them do aerobatics - and they are remarkable agile - I would not under-estimate Japan's fighter pilots based upon the fact that their precision flying team flies trainers - would you underestimate the RAF for the same reason?...few have gone up against the RAF without getting a bloody nose

The Kawasaki T-4 is a Japanese subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft developed and manufactured by the commercial conglomerate Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Its sole operator is the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), in part because of historic restrictions on the exporting of military hardware. Besides its primary training mission, the T-4 has been used by the JASDF's Blue Impulse aerobatic team and liaison duties with most fighter units.

Yup, ok, they’re Trainers…just askin’.

Woman, bottom right hand corner: "They're only trainers - I'm outta here."

Canada's aerobatic team uses Tudors - old but dependable (well, mostly). Nonetheless, air shows are cool. I've watched a new jet (can't remember the type) almost stand on its tail just over the tarmac and shoot straight up like a rocket. It's awesome what flight has become.

Sign me out as a former hang-glider instructor, because that was fun, too! So was flying my father's twin Cessna.

@WA4TKG The planes are for training. If you knew anything other than nothing you would know. Japan also use F-15 fighter planes.

What are those antiques they’re flying?…trainers ?

@K3PO Is that all you are looking for? The article is about an airshow "airplanes" you just see women!

Woman, bottom right hand corner: "They're only trainers - I'm outta here

Same infamous 371 Blue Impulse that put Abe in hot water and now they come up with another one with the mark of the beast...

I found about those planes by using Wikipedia.

I can see No. 666, but where's No. 731?