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Russian warplanes rehearse Victory Day display

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On May 4, Russian Air Force pilots roared over the Russian capital rehearsing maneuvers and practicing flying in formation ahead of the Victory Day parade.

On May 4, Russian Air Force pilots roared over the Russian capital rehearsing maneuvers and practicing flying in formation ahead of the Victory Day parade.

© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Fomichev / Go to the mediabankOn May 4, Russian Air Force pilots roared over the Russian capital rehearsing maneuvers and practicing flying in formation ahead of the Victory Day parade.
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On May 4, Russian Air Force pilots roared over the Russian capital rehearsing maneuvers and practicing flying in formation ahead of the Victory Day parade.
© RIA Novosti . Михаил Фомичев / Go to the mediabankOn May 4, the first of two scheduled rehearsals took place. The second rehearsal will be held on May 6. Photo: Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers flying over Red Square.
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On May 4, the first of two scheduled rehearsals took place. The second rehearsal will be held on May 6. Photo: Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers flying over Red Square.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Fomichev / Go to the mediabank“Today, warplanes, in parade formation, have carried out the first training flight over Red Square,” Defense Ministry spokesman Vladimir Drik said. Photo: Su-27 Flanker and Su-24 Fencer fighters flying over Red Square.
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“Today, warplanes, in parade formation, have carried out the first training flight over Red Square,” Defense Ministry spokesman Vladimir Drik said. Photo: Su-27 Flanker and Su-24 Fencer fighters flying over Red Square.
© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankThe training mission was a success. Photo: A Tu-95MS Bear bomber refueling in mid-air from an Il-78 tanker jet, accompanied by MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters.
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The training mission was a success. Photo: A Tu-95MS Bear bomber refueling in mid-air from an Il-78 tanker jet, accompanied by MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Fomichev / Go to the mediabankAfter the drills in parade formation, all the planes and helicopters returned to their bases. Photo: Su-25 Frogfoot close-support aircraft flying over Red Square.

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After the drills in parade formation, all the planes and helicopters returned to their bases. Photo: Su-25 Frogfoot close-support aircraft flying over Red Square.

© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankThis year, about 20 Air Force groups will participate in the May 9 Victory Day Parade. Photo: Mi-8 helicopters over Red Square.

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This year, about 20 Air Force groups will participate in the May 9 Victory Day Parade. Photo: Mi-8 helicopters over Red Square.

© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankDuring the V-Day Parade, Su-25 Frogfoot close-support aircraft will “paint” a Russian Federation flag in the sky over Red Square, while MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters and Su-25 Frogfoot close-support aircraft will fly in a “65” formation. Photo: MiG-29s (the figure “6”) and Su-25s (the figure “5”) over Red Square.
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During the V-Day Parade, Su-25 Frogfoot close-support aircraft will “paint” a Russian Federation flag in the sky over Red Square, while MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters and Su-25 Frogfoot close-support aircraft will fly in a “65” formation. Photo: MiG-29s (the figure “6”) and Su-25s (the figure “5”) over Red Square.
© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankDifferent types of warplanes will be represented during the parade: Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft, Il-78 Midas military transport aircraft, and An-124 Condor military transport aircraft, accompanied by Su-27 multirole fighters, and (in this photo) Il-80 and A-50 special purpose aircraft…
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Different types of warplanes will be represented during the parade: Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft, Il-78 Midas military transport aircraft, and An-124 Condor military transport aircraft, accompanied by Su-27 multirole fighters, and (in this photo) Il-80 and A-50 special purpose aircraft…
© RIA Novosti . Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabank…Tu-160 Blackjack, Tu-95MS Bear and Tu-22M3 Backfire strategic bombers, Su-25 Frogfoot close support aircraft, MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters, MiG-31 Foxhound fighters and their modifications. Photo: an Il-78 tanker jet and a Tu-22M3 Backfire strategic bomber flying over Red Square with an escort.
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…Tu-160 Blackjack, Tu-95MS Bear and Tu-22M3 Backfire strategic bombers, Su-25 Frogfoot close support aircraft, MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters, MiG-31 Foxhound fighters and their modifications. Photo: an Il-78 tanker jet and a Tu-22M3 Backfire strategic bomber flying over Red Square with an escort.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Fomichev / Go to the mediabankIn all, some 125 Air Force planes and helicopters will fly over Moscow on May 9. Photo: A Tu-22M3 long-range bomber.
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In all, some 125 Air Force planes and helicopters will fly over Moscow on May 9. Photo: A Tu-22M3 long-range bomber.
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