Posted 26 января 2011, 13:26
Published 26 января 2011, 13:26
Modified 17 сентября 2022, 11:33
Updated 17 сентября 2022, 11:33
Khabarovsk. January 26. VOSTOK-MEDIA - Two strategic Tu-95 MS from “Ukrainka” airbase in the Amur region have successfully completed the task of patrolling the airspace over neutral waters of the North Pacific Ocean. This was reported to journalists today by the Russian Air Force spokesman Vladimir Drik. He said that the flight lasted about 17 hours and a half mostly over water. Having gone from the Amur crews of Tu-95 MS headed for the north-east, flying in close proximity to the U.S. in the Aleutian Islands.
One of the problems that faced by crews - working skills refueling in the air over terrain with no landmarks. Refueling crews of Tu-95 MS and aircraft - tanker IL - 78. In flight, the Russian strategic rocket carriers from time to time were accompanied by fighter aircraft of the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, RIA "Vostok-Media" reports with reference to Itar-Tass.