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Russia: Tupolev Tu-95MS Bear-H strategic bombers fly over Arctic Ocean

Moscow, Russia - On routine patrol

Two Russian Tu-95MS Bear-H strategic bombers have carried out a routine patrol flight over the Arctic Ocean, an Air Force spokesman said on Thursday. "Their route crossed the neutral waters of the Arctic Ocean towards the Aleutian Islands, and the flight lasted for 12 hours", Colonel Vladimir Drik said. The flight took place on Wednesday. The crews honed their instrumental flight skills and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1099742
Rome, Italy, 02/12/2009 13:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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