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Old 21st Nov 2015, 07:42
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Originally Posted by msbbarratt
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...
Yes but with less style and no credible air threat over the target(s)
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