MOSCOW, June 20 (Xinhua) — Four Russian strategic bombers are conducting an aerial patrol of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, the Itar-Tass news agency reported on Friday.Two Tu-95 MS and two Tu-22 M3 took off from the Engels airbase in the Saratov region, said Air Force spokesperson Vladimir Drik.
"Teamwork of crews and different elements of flight training are being drilled during the flights, including the most complex one - midair refueling from Il-78 tanker planes," he was quoted assaying.
Two tanker planes are taking part in the air patrol. Refueling in the air allows long-range planes to fly at least 24 hours.
All flights are being carried out in accordance with international norms, without violating the borders of other countries, Drik said.
Russia resumed strategic bomber patrols over remote areas last year, 15 years after the long-range maneuvers were suspended with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Russian strategic bombers have flown over the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, the Black Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Editor: Du Guodong
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-06/20/content_8409733.htm
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