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Russian Su-24s back to flight

Moscow, Russia - Following recent incidents they had been grounded for 10 days

The Russian Air Force stated that the 10-day suspension of the operations of Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer attack aircraft has ended. The decision to ground them had been taken following two recent accidents involving this model, on June 17 and 19. However these aircraft are understood to be undergoing gradual replacement with modern Su-34 Fullbacks. After the first accident it had been announced that the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106470
Rome, Italy, 06/26/2009 10:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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