Fast planes, loud noises and acrobatic aerial routines. Yep, it was that time of the year again—the Andrews Sir Show took place over the weekend.

Earlier today, we noted that a plane was planning on flying around the region at altitudes much lower than normally allowed. Thrilling as that may be, a Department of Defense calibration flight has nothing on the tricks that were pulled off during last weekend’s 2011 Joint Service Open House and Airshow at Andrews Air Force Base. A few of our DCist Flickr pool photographers were on hand to capture the incredible airborne precision on display.

The annual Andrews Air Force Base Joint Service Open House and Air Show starts today and runs through Sunday. Metro says they’re ready for the large crowds: they plan to use 190 free shuttle buses to ferry attendants to and from the base, which is closed to civilian automobile traffic. The shuttle buses will depart both from the Branch Avenue Metro station, and from FedEx Field. Of course, the big event coincides with ongoing switch…