Russia Aircraft and Aerospace Programs

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Pilots of Russia's Northern Fleet shared rare footage of Su-24M bombers refueling in mid-air. During a routine flight shift, the crews of Su-24M frontline bombers practiced one of the most challenging aspects of pilot training: aerial refueling. Operating in designated areas, the Su-24Ms approached and performed a contact docking with the refueling cones of an Il-78 tanker. The maneuvers were performed during the polar night, taking into account the challenging weather conditions of the Far North. Airborne refueling is one of the most challenging aspects of pilot training.