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Strategic exercise in Siberia by Russian Air Force

Moscow, Russia - Young crews prove skillful during their first military exercise

Russian Air Force has performed an important exercise in the north-eastern part of the country by employing the Tu-95 Bear and the Tu-22 Blinder long-range strategic bombers, escorted by several fighters. These bombers have fired cruise surface-to-air missiles which have hit many targets at a remarkable distance in Siberia territory. Everything has been constantly monitored by an A-50 surveillance,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 62296
Rome, Italy, 04/26/2004 18:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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