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Old 21st Nov 2015, 06:14
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Blackjack bombers in the Med

It looks like the Russians have sent some Blackjacks to the Med the long way round:

http://theaviationist.com/2015/11/20...terranean-sea/

Russian bombers fly around Europe to strike Syria in 8,000 mile show of strength - Telegraph

Approximating their route on Google Earth suggests that they would have flown 6000ish miles just getting to Syria, which is a pretty long way. They apparently returned via Iran and the Caspian Sea, so the minimum distance flown is 7400ish miles.

Getting close to Blackbuck distances...
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