Show marks Russian Air Force anniversary

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Published 11 August, 2007, 11:45

A full-scale air show marking the 95th anniversary of the Russian Air Force has taken place outside Moscow. More than 30,000 spectators turned-out to watch various Russian aircraft in action.

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Transport planes, military helicopters and heavy strategic bombers took part, including the TU-95, SU-24 and MIG-29 fighters.

It was the biggest air show of its kind seen in Russia in recent years.

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