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A visitor from United Kingdom posted Fri December 31, 2010: Is that the longest flight refuelling hose ever?! Years ago we couldn't imagine getting to see shots like this 'in the west' so many thanks - more please!
A visitor from France posted Fri December 10, 2010: In 1980' we could'nt imagine that one day we can admirate this beautiful photo !
A visitor from Germany posted Fri September 24, 2010: I just noticed, that I'm staring on this picture for minutes now. Very impressive, melancholic and fascinating picture. Outstanding.... Thank you.
A visitor from United States posted Sat August 14, 2010: That is just awesome.
A visitor from Poland posted Wed August 4, 2010: Just great
A visitor from United States posted Fri July 23, 2010: Very nice picture
A visitor from Canada posted Thu July 1, 2010: Oh... my... wow...
A visitor from - posted Thu July 1, 2010: Amazing photo. Congrats and greetings from Brazil!
A visitor from - posted Wed June 30, 2010: Wow..this is a classic ..five stars..
A visitor from Russian Federation posted Wed June 30, 2010: WOW!!! It's is really great photo!!!!!!!!!!
A visitor from - posted Wed June 30, 2010: What a beauty!!!!!!!
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Wed June 30, 2010: 5 stars for 2 birds rarely seen on A-net. Comparing the aerodynamics of Tu-16N and Tu-22 to the one on MiG-21, you can see the influence of CAGI institute on Russian aircraft design.
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Wed June 30, 2010: It's not often you see Soviet era aircraft A-A refueling. A wonderful shot of a rare sight.
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Wed June 30, 2010: The Tu22R still looks like from another world. Beautiful looking bird. And a very atmospheric shot. Thanks for sharing.
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Wed June 30, 2010: Great scene - both classic and nostalgic, thanks a lot, Volodya! /o.b.
A visitor from - posted Wed June 30, 2010: Great picture! Thank you for sharing it :) 5 stars!
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Tue June 29, 2010: Two metal birds in tranquility floating over a bed of cotton, into eternity...Beautiful, melancholic and nostalgic at the same time. Thank you for sharing!

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