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Image: Antonov An-26 (Russia) 45158988

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Description: Image of an Antonov An26 ‘Curl’ transport aircraft, taken from a RAF Typhoon aircraft during a QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) intercept. RAF Typhoons were scrambled to intercept multiple Russian aircraft as part of NATO’s ongoing mission to police Baltic airspace. The Typhoon aircraft, from 3 (Fighter) Squadron, were launched after four separate groups of aircraft were detected by NATO air defences in international airspace near to the Baltic States. Organization: RAF Object Name: IMG_0194 Category: MOD Supplemental Categories: Equipment, Aircraft, Foreign Aircraft Keywords: QRA, Russian, Aircraft, Antonov, Curl, An26, Interception, Baltic, Foreign Aircraft Country: Baltic airspace
Title: Antonov An-26 (Russia) 45158988
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Author: RAF
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License: OGL
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