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Russian SU-27 Flanker with RAF Typhoon
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Russian SU-27 Flanker with RAF Typhoon
A Russian SU-27 Flanker aircraft banks away with a RAF Typhoon in the background.
RAF Typhoons were scrambled on Tuesday 17 June 2014 to intercept multiple Russian aircraft as part of NATOs ongoing mission to police Baltic airspace.
The Typhoon aircraft, from 3 (Fighter) Squadron, were launched after four separate groups of aircraft were detected by NATO air defences in international airspace near to the Baltic States.
Once airborne, the British jets identified the aircraft as a Russian Tupolev Tu22 Backfire bomber, four Sukhoi Su27 Flanker fighters, one Beriev A50 Mainstay early warning aircraft and an Antonov An26 Curl transport aircraft who appeared to be carrying out a variety of routine training. The Russian aircraft were monitored by the RAF Typhoons and escorted on their way.
The Typhoon pilots involved in the operation were Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Mark Long of 29 (Reserve) Squadron (the Typhoon operational training unit) and a French Air Force exchange pilot Commandant Marc-antoine Gerrard who is currently attached to 1(Fighter) Squadron
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This print captures a moment of intense aerial activity as a Russian SU-27 Flanker aircraft gracefully banks away, with the iconic RAF Typhoon in the background. The image serves as a reminder of NATO's ongoing mission to safeguard Baltic airspace. On Tuesday 17 June 2014, tensions were high as multiple Russian aircraft were detected by NATO air defenses near the Baltic States. In response, RAF Typhoons from 3 (Fighter) Squadron were swiftly scrambled to intercept and assess the situation. As they soared through international airspace, the British jets identified an array of Russian military planes including a Tupolev Tu22 Backfire bomber, four Sukhoi Su27 Flanker fighters, one Beriev A50 Mainstay early warning aircraft, and an Antonov An26 Curl transport aircraft. It became apparent that these planes were engaged in routine training exercises. The skilled pilots aboard the Typhoons closely monitored their Russian counterparts while providing them with an escort throughout their journey. Among those involved in this operation was Flight Lieutenant Mark Long from 29 (Reserve) Squadron and Commandant Marc-Antoine Gerrard, a French Air Force exchange pilot currently attached to 1 (Fighter) Squadron. This powerful image encapsulates both cooperation and vigilance between nations as they work together to ensure peace and security in our skies.
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