The crew of the aircraft spotted the American aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford in the Mediterranean Sea

The operation took place in the context of an active search for submarines by the Il-38 anti-submarine aircraft

Combat aircraft crews also practiced returning to base without navigation aids

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Pilots practiced piloting skills in difficult weather conditions

Naval aviation of the Pacific Fleet participates in exercises in Kamchatka

The crews honed their flying skills in night conditions

The crews practiced piloting tasks in the event of emergency situations

The crews honed their flight skills in difficult meteorological conditions

The crews honed their flying skills in challenging meteorological conditions

The Japanese Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian aircraft violated the country's airspace three times

NORAD: This is the Fourth Incident Involving Russian Aerospace Forces Aircraft in the Past Week

Pilots practiced data transfer to ships of the Pacific Fleet