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    Unsafe Unprofessional Interception of a U.S. Navy P8 by Russian SU-35s over the Mediterranean Sea [Image 8 of 8]

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    A military fighter jet with the number '21' in red on its fuselage is flying in close proximity to a larger aircraft, visible by its wing in the upper portion of the frame. The fighter appears to be a Sukhoi Su-27 or similar variant, painted in a gray color scheme consistent with Chinese or Russian air forces. The intercept or escort scenario is taking place at altitude with hazy mountainous terrain visible in the background.

    MEDITERREANEAN SEA, ITALY

    05.26.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Nelson 

    U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 26, 2020) Two Russian Su-35 aircraft unsafely intercept a P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet over the Mediterranean Sea May 26, 2020. The intercept was determined to be unsafe and unprofessional due to the Russian pilots taking close station on each wing of the P-8A simultaneously, restricting the P-8A’s ability to safely maneuver, and lasted a total of 64 minutes. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo)

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    Date Taken: 05.26.2020
    Date Posted: 05.26.2020 18:11
    Photo ID: 6221814
    VIRIN: 200526-N-N0901-020
    Resolution: 3936x2624
    Size: 2.83 MB
    Location: MEDITERREANEAN SEA, IT
    Web Views: 365
    Downloads: 87

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    Two aircraft are visible flying through heavily overcast, hazy sky conditions. The aircraft appear to be military jet fighters flying in a loose formation, though precise identification is difficult due to poor visibility. The image is taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward.
    The image is taken through a window, showing a close-up view of a military jet aircraft in flight. The photograph captures the rear fuselage, wing surfaces, and vertical tail fin of what appears to be a twin-tail fighter aircraft. The image is slightly hazy and taken at close range, suggesting an aerial intercept or formation flying scenario.
    The image appears to be taken from inside one aircraft looking out at another aircraft flying in close proximity. The second aircraft displays a red star marking on its wing, consistent with Russian or Soviet military aviation insignia. A wingtip pod or sensor/ECM pod is visible on the observed aircraft's wing.
    The image is taken through a civilian or military aircraft window showing a close-proximity intercept by a fighter jet. The intercepting aircraft is flying in very close formation alongside the photographing aircraft, with its wing, wingtip missile, and cockpit clearly visible. A red star marking is visible on the wing, indicating Soviet/Russian or allied air force origin.
    The image is taken from inside one aircraft looking out at a close-proximity military jet fighter, visible through a window frame. The intercepting aircraft displays the tactical number '64' in red on its fuselage and a pilot is visible in the cockpit. The scene appears to depict a close aerial intercept or escort situation.
    The image appears to be taken from inside or alongside one aircraft looking out at a military fighter jet flying in close proximity. A cockpit with what appears to be a pilot inside is visible, along with the fighter's wing and what appears to be a missile or external store mounted on the wing. The photo quality is somewhat hazy, suggesting it was taken through a window at altitude.
    A Russian Air Force fighter jet, identifiable as a Sukhoi Su-27 or Su-35, is flying in close proximity to another aircraft from which this photo is taken. The aircraft bears the number '21' in red on its fuselage and displays Cyrillic text 'ВКС РОССИИ' (Russian Aerospace Forces) along with a red star insignia. The jet is armed with visible air-to-air missiles under its wings and fuselage.
    A military fighter jet with the number '21' in red on its fuselage is flying in close proximity to a larger aircraft, visible by its wing in the upper portion of the frame. The fighter appears to be a Sukhoi Su-27 or similar variant, painted in a gray color scheme consistent with Chinese or Russian air forces. The intercept or escort scenario is taking place at altitude with hazy mountainous terrain visible in the background.

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