Cliff Robinson: aerial photos taken by Cliff having intercepted a Soviet TU-95 Bear entering UK airspace in 1971.
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In 1971 the RAF released aerial photos taken by Cliff Robinson, two of which were used on the cover of the Radio Times to publicise a documentary on the Cold War. The programme was screened on BBC One on Tuesday 20th July 1971 @ 21.20. The front cover features photos taken by Cliff from the cockpit of his English Electric Lightning when he and another Lightning of the RAF's Strike Command, intercepted a Soviet Tupolev TU-95 Bear (it may be a maritime surveillance variant) which had entered UK airspace. First operational in 1956, the TU-95 had various roles including as a strategic bomber and remains in front line service with the Russian Air Force over Ukraine over 70years after it first flight in 1952. Remarkable photos taken over 50years ago by Cliff which he describes in his audio interview which can also be heard on the West Wales Veterans Archive.
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