Thursday, January 21, 2010

Russian bombers complete Arctic patrol mission

Tu-95 BearTwo Russian Tu-95MS Bear strategic bombers have successfully carried out a routine patrol flight over the Arctic Ocean, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

"Two turboprop Tu-95 MS bombers, which took off from Engels Airbase, have successfully completed air patrol tasks," Lt. Col. Vladimir Drik said.

The bombers spent about 14 hours in the air and were shadowed by six NATO aircraft - four F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters from the Norwegian Air Force and two B-45 Tornado strategic bombers from Britain's Air Force.

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