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Developed by the Soviet Union in the early 1970s, the Sukhoi Su-27 was meant to be Moscow’s answer to the F-15 Eagle. It first entered service as an air superiority fighter but has demonstrated considerable growth potential, including a variant for use as a carrier-based fighter.

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in late 1991, the Su-27 Flanker remained the backbone of the Russian Air Force throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

The Air Force top museum's latest acquisition is widely believed to have spent more than a decade in the shadows of deep classification.

A memo to Justin Trudeau provides insights and prompts additional questions about the mysterious aerial engagements last February.

Marc Cope tucked 35 years of service under his belt, but he’s not done advancing warfighting technology just yet.