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Russia’s long-range aircraft unit celebrates its centenary anniversary

Moscow, Russia - The Air Force reminded the great number of flights done this year, included those along European countries coasts

Russia celebrates today the centenary anniversary of its long-range aviation and Moscow takes the chance to highlight its Air Force renewed initiative. Colonel Klimov, official spokesman of the military aviation, reminded that aircraft of this unit resumed long-range flights recently “In line with the strategic deterrence plan”. Tupolev Tu-160 bombers reached airbases in the Caribbean, in Venezuela and...

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Rome, Italy, 12/23/2014 13:56
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