Posted on 04/23/2014 11:12:57 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- The Dutch defense department says several NATO member countries scrambled jets Wednesday afternoon after a pair of Russian bomber planes approached their airspace over the North Sea.
The Dutch ministry identified the planes as two Russian TU-95 Bears, and said it had launched two F-16s from Volkel air force base to intercept them. The Russian jets were escorted by aircraft from the Netherlands, Britain and Denmark until they departed.
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Operation Drop Kick ?
Of course the Russkis are perfectly within their rights to fly their 60 year-old TU-95s through international airspace to vintage aircraft shows whenever they feel like it. They may also have been ferrying the geriatric crews to Sam's Club for new hearing aids
However, they may have violated the EU's strict noise pollution controls.
As far as military threat to our carriers goes, the Bear need not leave Russki or other friendly airspace to launch its long range nuclear AS ship-killer missiles.
Yo, a 500knt turboprop bomber with a 15,000 mile range. I want one.
"Yo, a 500knt turboprop bomber with a 15,000 mile range. I want one."
Oddly enough, it was recently reported that the Ukraine would be selling one on Ebay
The Kenyan and Hanoi John seem to be doing a splendid job in keeping the Russians in line. Sarc off.
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