A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, right, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, F-35B Lightning II aircraft, left, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, and F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft assigned to VMFA-232, all with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aerial flyover during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held an air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an exciting experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)
| Date Taken: | 05.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.03.2026 23:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9658670 |
| VIRIN: | 260503-M-TB340-1493 |
| Resolution: | 5362x3575 |
| Size: | 709.52 KB |
| Location: | IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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