News channel Russia Today has broadcast video shot onboard a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber during a long-range north Atlantic patrol flight, which includes footage of an interception by a NATO Panavia Tornado fighter.
The film profiles pilot Anton Shakharov, who at 27 is the youngest commander in the Russian strategic bomber fleet.
Source: FlightGlobal.com
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