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Igor Tkachenko Su-27 crash Smotr program

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34Mb, 14:55, 450×360

This is Smotr program about Igor Tkachenko and his tragic death 16.08.2009 during training flight just before MAKS 2009 airshow. Before official announcement this is the most full and exact information and 3D simulation of the collision.

And, exclusively from Aviapedia - Russian Knights first flight without their commander HD video, the memory flight to close MAKS 2009 airshow.

Right-click to download Russian Knights MAKS 2009 flight in memory of Igor Tkachenko HD video.
31Mb, 01:30, 720×576

Igor Tkachenko last flight video

Wings of Russia studio has prepared a video from the training for the MAKS show flight of Russian Knights and Strizhi aerobatic teams on 16 august, when Igor Tkachenko didn’t return home…

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50Mb, 10:00, 450×360

As you may see, one Su-27 in formation is missing. While there is no official information there is an opinion it’s tail 08 of Oleg Erofeev who had to return to base due to some technical issues. It could affect whole team usual order to change… with all the followings.
At the end of the video Su-27 went for big circle while Strizhi got the scene for aerobatic. Then it all has happened.

Join discussion and check the latest news on the forum: Two Su-27 collided over Zhukovsky

Strizhi and Russian Knights Red Square flyby video

Right-click to download Strizhi and Russian Knights Red Square flyby video.
25,5 Mb, 9:30, 480 x 360, wmv
9 may 2007, big diamond of 9 planes - 5 Su-27 of Russian Knights and 4 MiG-29 of Strizhi are opening Victory Day parade over Red Square.
Russian language.
Bonus: Take-off and landing from Russian Knights Su-27 cockpit, exclusively for the Aviapedia.
3,9 Mb, 1:17, 480 x 360, wmv

Russian Knights aerobatic team video

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24,3 Mb, 10:23, 480 x 360, wmv
Second program about “Russian Knights” aerobatic team from “Smotr” series. Nice overview of the “behind the curtain” life of the group. The whole video is taken with Knights native airbase Kubinka on the background. You will see some interaction with Strizhi’s Mig-29s as well - famous 9 planes “big diamond” formation.
Russian language.
If you like “Smotr” series - please, check this out, it’s important.
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Sergey Klimov memorable video

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8,5 Mb, 3:37, 480 x 360, wmv
This is small video in memory of Guards colonel Sergei Nikolayevich Klimov, wingman and leader of “Russian Knights”
aerobatic team who died on May 29, 2002 after long-time hard sickness.
He was good friend and great person. Some facts from his biography can be found here, on Russian Knights official site.
Let the eternal memory of the hero be always in our hearts.
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Russian Knights video - “Smotr” tv-series

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32,6 Mb, 12:56, 480 x 360, wmv
Another excelent video from “Smotr” tv-series. This time about one ofthe best aerobatic teams in the world - “Russian Knights”. Absolutely must-see video.
Russian language, translation is in the post.
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Russian Knights video

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61,4 Mb, 3:09, 360 x 268, avi
Short video about Russian Knights aerobatic team formation flying.
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Su-27 belly landing video

Click to download Su-27 belly landing video - belly landing of Russian Knights aerobatic team member on SIAD ‘97 airshow
13,1 Mb, 1:33, 320 x 240, mpg
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Sukhoi on MAKS 2005 video

Click to download Sukhoi on MAKS 2005 video -HIGHLY recommended video!
91,3 Mb, 13:29, 320 x 240, avi

This videoclip was used to represent Sukhoi company on MAKS 2005 airshow. Starring planes are: Su-30MKI, Su-30MKK, Su-27SK, Su-32, Su-33, Su-47 “Berkut”, Su-31 aerobatic aircraft, some Beriev design bureau aircraft and Russian Knights aerobatic team as invited guests
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Russian Knights video

Click to download Russian Knights 49 Mb, 4:34, 352 x 288, avi.

Russian Knights, excellent aerobatic team. They fly Su-27, agressive, beautiful plane with powerfull thrust. It allows pilots to have more freedom and control over the plane - as a result, excellent show they are giving us in the skies.
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