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Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers continue routine patrols over Atlantic and Arctic

Moscow, Russia - A mission shadowed by NATO F-16 and Tornado fighters

A pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers have carried out a routine patrol flight over the North Atlantic and the Arctic, an Air Force spokesman said on Thursday. "The crews practiced instrumental flight maneuvers and conducted a series of other drills", Colonel Vladimir Drik told "RIA Novosti". During a 15-hour mission, the bombers conducted in-flight refuelling from Il-78 Midas aerial...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104074
Rome, Italy, 05/07/2009 16:01
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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