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Russia: fighter-bombers carry out in-flight refuelling under NATO watch

Moscow, Russia - During a routine patrol flight over the Atlantic

Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers and two Ilyushin Il-78 aerial tankers performed in-flight refuelling accompanied by NATO fighters during a routine patrol flight over the Atlantic. "Two Tu-95 bombers and two Il-78 planes have successfully completed a 15-hour routine patrol over neutral Atlantic waters", Colonel Alexander Drobyshevsky said. "They were accompanied by NATO Tornado and F-16...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1088813
Rome, Italy, 04/24/2008 15:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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