Kép:Su27K (Su33) DD-SD-99-06153.jpg

Russian fighter Su-27K (later designated Su-33) on a deck of Admiral Kuznetsov

Original description: Russian naval flight officers show a SU-27 Flanker fighter to U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga Class Cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG 56), on the flight deck of the Russian aircraft carrier ADMIRAL KUZNETSOV (CV 063) February 23, 1996. ADMIRAL KUZNETSOV recently conducted official naval training exercises with USS SAN JACINTO while both ships operated in the central Mediterranean 23 and 24 February 1996. USS SAN JACINTO is part of the battle group assigned to the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73).

Camera Operator: PH3 TODD SUMMERLIN (USN) Date Shot: 23 Feb 1996

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Source: http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/ ID: DDSD9906153

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This image is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.