Russia's naval fighters take to air

1998-05-20T00:00:00

Russia's naval fighter air regiment resumed flying in May after a five-month break imposed by a lack of funding. Sukhoi Su-27K Flankers (pictured) and Su-25UTG Frogfoots were flown from the naval air base at Severomorsk in northern Russia. Carrier operations from the Admiral Kuznetsov are planned for early June.

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