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Russian Bomber Skids Off Runway in Syria, Killing Crew
« on: October 11, 2017, 02:50:13 am »
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Russian Bomber Skids Off Runway in Syria, Killing Crew
Oct 10, 2017 — 11:12
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A Russian fighter-bomber skidded off the runway in Syria, killing its crew, the Interfax news agency reported Tuesday, citing the Defense Ministry.

“The Su-24 skidded off the runway and was destroyed on Oct. 10 during acceleration for takeoff from the Khmeimim airfield to perform a combat mission,” the ministry spokesperson said. The crew aboard the two-seater aircraft was unable to eject and was killed, the spokesperson added.

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Re: Russian Bomber Skids Off Runway in Syria, Killing Crew
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2017, 03:34:27 am »
Lots of Fencer mishaps in recent years. They're getting a bit long in the tooth.
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