In Russia, historically, part of the Air Force (Air Force), namely the 37th Air Army, is commonly called long-range aviation. One of its main tasks today is the strategic containment of a possible enemy from the air. If the need arises, long-range aviation will strike at enemy military-technical bases over long distances.
Bit of history
More than a hundred years ago, when no one had yet celebrated Long-Range Aviation Day (because the very concept of long-range aviation did not exist yet), aircraft engineer I.I.Sikorsky developed a new bomber. It was a four-engine and the largest in the world. His test took place at the end of 1913.
“Ilya Muromets” was the name given to him and some other similar series of aircraft, when a year later, on December 23, 1914, Nikolai the Second signed an order to create a squadron of (first) bombers. From that day on, the countdown of the world heavy bomber and long-range aviation of Russia began.
Therefore, when in modern times the question arose of what date to celebrate Long-Range Aviation Day, the answer was not long in coming. And in 1999 an order was issued by the supreme commander in chief declaring December 23 a professional holiday for long-range pilots. Since then, all the military of the 37th Air Force of the Russian Air Force celebrate their professional holiday on this day.
Congratulations on Long-Range Aviation Day
Of course, congratulations cannot be dispensed with on a holiday. They sound in poetic form and in prose, they can be heard in the song and can be seen in dance performances. Congratulations come from loved ones and from strangers, from everyone who cares about this holiday.
1st congratulation. The sky for you is not just a blue space, but also a home. But the real house, of course, is on the ground. Know that a family is always waiting for you in it: wives and mothers, fathers and children. Take care of yourself for them, always feel their support. May impossible tasks arise before you, good luck always accompanies you on your life path, and may dreams come true more often.
2nd congratulation. Long-Range Aviation Day is not just a professional holiday for you. This is an important date when you hear a lot of congratulations, wishes and thanks. Once you have chosen this difficult path for yourself. So let him always be successful! Let health and the iron bird not let you down at a crucial moment. May your loved ones be always happy!
3rd congratulations. You protect the sky over the country day and night, sometimes you don’t know rest, for you the order to protect the Motherland is always unquestioned to be executed. You are the elite of the country's air force! Therefore, today glory to all pilots of long-range aviation! May your difficult service bring you pleasure, may your flights be peaceful, and your skills only improve every time. And even if you have to leave your home for a long time, always return to your wives and children, parents and friends! Good luck to you!
A Century of Russian Long-Range Aviation
In 2014, the whole country celebrated the centenary of long-range aviation. On this day, they recalled the history of the foundation, the participation of bombers during the First and Second World Wars. Many pilots from television screens and newspaper pages themselves told people about their profession.
On the Day of Long-Range Aviation, they showed a documentary created for the anniversary. He traces all the way from the first "Ilya Muromets" to the modern Tu-160.
By the holiday, the medal “100 years of long-range aviation of Russia” was issued.
Long-range aviation today
Today, long-range aviation performs important tasks in the fight against terrorism in Syria and Iran. In its arsenal are various types of aircraft. Among them are strategic missile carriers (the supersonic Tu-160, which is the largest in the world, and the Tu-95 MS), long-range bombers (Tu-22M3) and fuelers (IL-78M).
Of course, not all countries like the power of long-range aviation in Russia, which is growing every year. But they can only accept the situation as it is. And even more so, no one will be able to ban Russian citizens from celebrating their long-range aviation day.
December 23 is the day of long-range aviation of the Russian Air Force, and every citizen should remember this. And although this day is a working day, it does not lose its significance. After all, military people do not know rest, especially if the security of the country is at stake.