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A total of 75 helicopters and planes – one for each year since that legendary day – flew under the cloudy sky. The flyover started with a Mi-26 – the world champion in size and power among mass-produced heavy-transport helicopters. Is the RAF so short of jets that they cannot muster even a lowly 4 ship at each venue ? Some 10 air-superiority fighter jets representing three modern variants of the Su-27 family formed a wedge.Close on their tail was the signature diamond formation performed by the two top Russian aerobatic teams, the Swifts and the Russian Knights, piloting MiG-29s and Su-30SM respectively.The show wrapped up with the Su-25, the veteran ground-attack aircraft. ©Sputnik/Mikhail Voskresensky

Ka-52 helicopters. The final quartet in this part of the show was formed by Su-57s, Russia’s most advanced 5th-generation aircraft currently finding its way into the ranks.The finale of the air parade showcased the skills of Russian ace pilots flying in tight formation. Su-57 fighter jets.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Last week Europe celebrated 75 years of freedom and the victory of the Allied Forces over Nazi Germany during the Second World War.

Prior to the air parade an emotional ceremony was held at the At the end of the day the celebrations were concluded with a massive fireworks show at the Kremlin and Red Square.Prior to the massive air parade on Saturday – the day of the 75th anniversary of Victory in World WaPresident Putin of Russia laid flowers at the The Tomb is a war memorial, dedicated to the Soviet soldiers killed during World War II.Vladimir Putin congratulated veterans, all Russian citizens on Victory Day:At the end of the ceremony from the Kremlin’s Ivanovo Square, Vladimir Putin watched the always impressive air parade in honor of Victory Day, this year celebrated for the 75th time.After the air parade, President Putin instructed the Minister of Defense – At the end of this special Victory Day, a stunning fireworks show was held on Saturday evening at the Kremlin and Red Square to celebrate 75 years of freedom in Russia: Jerry Taha is Chief Editor, Author and main contributor of Jerry is a passionate author, photographer, videographer, and YouTube creator. In addition to his love for aviation, he loves to travel, being in nature, and he is an Ajax Amsterdam fan. An A-50 ‘flying radar’ was chased by Il-76 airlifters – the go-to solution if you need some heavy hardware moved fast.Russian nuclear deterrence was showcased by all three types of strategic bombers currently in service: the slower turboprop-powered Tu-95MS ‘Bear’, the Tu-22M3 variable-sweep-wing supersonic jets and their heavier cousins, the Tu-160 ‘White Swan’ bomber.Fighter jets swooped in, with echelons of MiG-29s, Su-24s and MiG-31Ks flying one after another. An A-50 early warning and control plane.

... #RT (Russia Today) is a global #news network … ©REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva V-Day is one of the most important national holidays in Russia, and this year was supposed to have seen massive celebrations throughout the country. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. But Covid-19 and its lockdowns threw a wrench into the plans, forcing the postponement of most festivities.
If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Russia marks VE day with 75 aircraft flypast Looking at today's events , apart from the Reds and a Spit , I saw 2 ship Typhoons overhead Edinburgh/Cardiff/Belfast .

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