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Pentagon: Russian strategical bombers intercepted near the "USS Nimitz" aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean

Washington, Usa - Escorted away from the area by four US fighters

Two Russia strategical bombers Tupolev Tu-95, recently involved in the drills of the Pacific Ocean, have been intercepted near the "USS Nimitz" aircraft carrier. According to an anonymous United States military official, two Tupolev Tu-95 Bear flew close above the "USS Nimitz" aircraft carrier to the south of Japan, and another circled some 91 kilometers from the ship. Four F/A-18 Hornet strike...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1085822
Rome, Italy, 02/14/2008 12:13
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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