Russian Falcons

The Russian Falcons (Соколы России) is an aerobatic demonstration team of the Russian Air Force, established in 2006 from the foundation of the Lipetsk Air Base. Originally led by the esteemed Major General Alexander Kharchevsky until 2015, the group is presently under the leadership of Colonel Alexander Gostev. Over the years, the Falcons of Russia have showcased their expertise on a variety of aircraft, including the Su-27, Su-30, Su-34, Su-35S, MiG-29, and Su-25. They have demonstrated their skills across various international locations, including France, Norway, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Republic of Belarus. The Falcons of Russia have participated in numerous commemorative events, including celebrations marking the centenary of Hero of the Soviet Union Aleksey Maresyev and the 75th anniversary of the formation of the 11th Air and Air Defence Forces Army.