A U.S. RC-135U flying in international airspace over the Baltic
Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-27 Flanker June 19, 2017. Due to the high rate of
closure speed and poor control of the aircraft during the intercept, this
interaction was determined to be unsafe. (Courtesy photo/Released)
Date Taken: | 06.19.2017 |
Date Posted: | 06.22.2017 14:29 |
Photo ID: | 3507657 |
VIRIN: | 170619-F-XX999-003 |
Resolution: | 693x521 |
Size: | 61.74 KB |
Location: | BALTIC SEA |
Web Views: | 374 |
Downloads: | 93 |
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