Ilyushin Il-78, 34 Blue / 1013404138, Russian Air Force
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Registration: 34 Blue
Construction Number: 1013404138
Model Ilyushin Il-78
Operator: Russian Air Force
Airport: RAF Fairford (FFD / EGVA), UK - England
Airshow: Fairford - IAT - 1993
Photographer: Martin Laycock
Date Taken: 22/07/1993
Date Submitted: 07/09/2009
Russian Air Force 'Midas' tanker landing at Fairford for IAT93. This type became operational in 1987 enabling the Russian Air Force a longer range for their tactical and strategic forces.
Picture ID:1191287