TheRussian Falcons (alsoFalcons of Russia,[1]Russian:Соколы России) is anaerobatic demonstration team of theRussian Air Force, established in 2006 and based onLipetsk Air Base.[2][3][1] Originally led by Major General Alexander Kharchevsky until 2015, the group is presently under the leadership of Colonel Alexander Gostev.[4][5] Over the years, the team has used various aircraft, including theSu-27,Su-30,Su-34,Su-35S,MiG-29, andSu-25.[6] They have performed in various international locations, includingFrance,Norway,Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan, and theRepublic of Belarus.[7] The Falcons of Russia have participated in numerous commemorative events, including celebrations marking the centenary ofHero of the Soviet UnionAleksey Maresyev and the 75th anniversary of the formation of the11th Air and Air Defence Forces Army.
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