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032722 - THE BEAR'S CLAWS: Russian Military Aviation In The 21st Century

By Bob Archer

Beautiful imagery is displayed here, captured by Russian photographers from military and civilian establishments across Russia but also includes others that were taken at former Soviet Union military facilities in Eastern Europe.  Includes brief explanations with each photo and supporting text.

Includes the following chapters:-

1. Evolution
2. The Air Bases
3. The Aerospace Forces - The Air Force
4. Naval Aviation
5. The National Guard, Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Emergency Services
6. DOSAAF and ROSSIYA
7. Transport Aircraft
8. Fighter and Fighter-Bomber Aircraft
9. Strategic Bombers
10. Specialised, Trainer and Miscellaneous Aircraft
11. Helicopters
12. Gone But Not Forgotten
13. Aircraft Serial Systems and Markings
14. Gromov Flight Research Institute
15. The Future
16. Image Gallery
17. Acknowledgements