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This Gorgeous Russian An-72P Border Surveillance Aircraft Was Intercepted By A Finnish F/A-18C Hornet Earlier Today

May 27, 2019 David Cenciotti 0

The Finnish Air Force has released an interesting shot of an An-72P, an armed border surveillance version of the baseline An-72. On May 27 a Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet on QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) […]

Finland steps up air defense following airspace incursions by Russian planes

September 1, 2014 David Cenciotti 2

Even though on average there are about about four to six incidents a year Russian planes have entered the Finnish airspace without permission three times in the last week. Finnish Air Force is stepping up […]