Russia’s Carrier Operations Start with Mishaps
MiG-29K and Su-33 jets are lost, and Su-33s flew the initial strikes on Syria, contrary to expectations.
This infrared image of the Russian carrier <em>Admiral Kuznetsov</em> was obtained by the Raptor sensor pod carried by a UK Royal Air Force Tornado. (Photo: MoD Crown Copyright 2016)
This infrared image of the Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov was obtained by the Raptor sensor pod carried by a UK Royal Air Force Tornado. (Photo: MoD Crown Copyright 2016)