Russian-built Bomber Flies Over US Carrier

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004319233

Creation Date

4-28-1969

Subject—Places

Middle East; Israel; Egypt

Subject—Topics

Arab-Israeli Conflict 1969-1975; Military weapons

Description

Naples, Italy: A Russian-built 'Badger' TU-16 jet bomber with Egyptian markings flies near the U.S. attack aircraft carrier Shangri-La, April 23rd, as the ship participated in NATO's exercise 'Dawn Patrol'. The plane, accompanied by another bomber, remained over the NATO fleet for about an hour. This photo was taken by a reconnaisance plane from the carrier.

Format

BW Photograph, 7" x 9"

Source

United Press International