Russian Falcons
The Russian Falcons (also Falcons of Russia[1], Russian: Соколы России) is an aerobatic demonstration team of the Russian Air Force, established in 2006 and based on Lipetsk Air Base.[2][3][1] Originally led by Major General Alexander Kharchevsky until 2015, the group is presently under the leadership of Colonel Alexander Gostev.[4][5] Over the years, the team has used various aircraft, including the Su-27, Su-30, Su-34, Su-35S, MiG-29, and Su-25.[6] They have performed in various international locations, including France, Norway, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Republic of Belarus.[7] The Falcons of Russia have participated in numerous commemorative events, including celebrations marking the centenary of Hero of the Soviet Union Aleksey Maresyev and the 75th anniversary of the formation of the 11th Air and Air Defence Forces Army.
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- ^ ""Соколы России» составят конкуренцию "Стрижам" и «Русским витязям"". Липецкие Новости. 2006-06-02. Archived from the original on 2007-08-07. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
- ^ Bulgaria, DualM studio-dualm dot com- web site design development, Veliko Turnovo. "Russian Falcons". aerobaticteams.net/. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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- ^ "В небе над Нижним Тагилом прошел воздушный бой". Вести.Ru. 2009-07-08. Archived from the original on 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
- ^ "СОКОЛЫ РОССИИ / ТИП ЛА". structure.mil.ru. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- ^ "В составе пилотажной группы "Соколы России" двое летчиков из Волгограда". Archived from the original on 2012-11-23. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
