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A Russian fighter was spotted at 12 miles from the Turkish airspace

Ankara, Turkey - The Il-20 was intercepted by the F-16 sent from the Ankara government

Today, March 16, 2015 the Turkish military sources have confirmed that a Russian fighter approached the national airspace for around 12 miles. The IL-20 airplane was immediately intercepted by the Turkish F-16. According to the Ankara press the trespassing happened yesterday. It is not the first time that aviation of an European Country intercepts a Russian aircraft. On 18 February, a squadron...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1166935
Rome, Italy, 03/16/2015 17:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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