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| WATCH: Russian warplanes shine in fly-over at Victory Day parade in Moscow despite gloomy weather | WATCH: Russian warplanes shine in fly-over at Victory Day parade in Moscow despite gloomy weather |
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| Russian jet fighters and helicopters of all shapes and sizes flew over Moscow’s Red Square on Sunday, as Russia celebrated victory over Nazism in WWII. | Russian jet fighters and helicopters of all shapes and sizes flew over Moscow’s Red Square on Sunday, as Russia celebrated victory over Nazism in WWII. |
| There were worries that the aircraft would be grounded due to the cloudy weather, but the planes were cleared for flight at the last moment. | There were worries that the aircraft would be grounded due to the cloudy weather, but the planes were cleared for flight at the last moment. |
| The aerial parade was led by Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters, which were closely followed by Mi-35M and Mi-24 gunships, as well as Ka-52 attack helicopters. | The aerial parade was led by Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters, which were closely followed by Mi-35M and Mi-24 gunships, as well as Ka-52 attack helicopters. |
| A Tu-95 bomber and an Il-78 tanker imitated aerial refueling. Next came a Tu-160 supersonic nuclear-capable strategic bomber that was flanked by four jet fighters. | A Tu-95 bomber and an Il-78 tanker imitated aerial refueling. Next came a Tu-160 supersonic nuclear-capable strategic bomber that was flanked by four jet fighters. |
| Su-34 bombers, Su-30SM jets, and supermaneuverable Su-35S fighters flew by the Kremlin and Red Square in a tight formation. | Su-34 bombers, Su-30SM jets, and supermaneuverable Su-35S fighters flew by the Kremlin and Red Square in a tight formation. |
| The military also showcased MiG-31K supersonic interceptors that can carry nuclear-capable Kinzhal ballistic missiles. | The military also showcased MiG-31K supersonic interceptors that can carry nuclear-capable Kinzhal ballistic missiles. |
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