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Russian Air Force Day: A Tribute to Iconic Military Aircraft

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On August 12, 2015 Russia celebrates the annual Air Force Day. Sporting a wide assortment of military aircraft, this branch of the Russian military remains... 12.08.2015, Sputnik International

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Russian Air Force Day: A Tribute to Iconic Military Aircraft

15:00 GMT 12.08.2015 (Updated: 17:01 GMT 12.08.2015)

On August 12, 2015 Russia celebrates the annual Air Force Day. Sporting a wide assortment of military aircraft, this branch of the Russian military remains ever-vigilant, ready to obliterate any enemy foolish enough to threaten the country's borders.

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A Sukhoi Su-30M2 multirole fighter aircraft lands at a military airfield in Primorsky Territory, Russia.

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Tupolev Tu-160 supersonic heavy strategic bomber takes part in the Victory Day Parade in Moscow. May 9, 2015.

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Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft.

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A Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber participating in the Aviadarts-2015 competition in Voronezh, Russia.

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MiG-29 fighter aircraft piloted by members of The Swifts aerobatic team participate in the MAKS-2013 airshow.

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An Ilyushin Il-2 ground-attack aircraft used by the Soviet Union during World War II.

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A Sukhoi Su-34 strike fighter.

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A MiG-31 supersonic interceptor aircraft prepares for takeoff.

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An Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft deploys paratroopers during a military exercise.

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A Yakovlev Yak-130 subsonic trainer and light attack aircraft.

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Tupolev Tu-95MS turboprop strategic bombers.

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A Sikorsky Ilya Muromets four-engine heavy military bomber used by the Russian Empire during World War I.

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A Yakovlev Yak-9 single-engine fighter aircraft used by the USSR during World War II.