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U.S. Air Force delegation arrives in Russia

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MOSCOW, August 14 (RIA Novosti) - A U.S. Air Force delegation has arrived in central Russia on a visit to tour facilities and aircraft, the head of the Russian Air Force press office said Monday.

Alexander Drobyshevsky said the delegation led by General Tom Hobbins, the United States Air Forces in Europe commander, would hold a number of meetings with the command of the Russian Air Force during the four-day trip and visit a combat training center in the city of Lipetsk.

"General Hobbins is expected to make an inspection flight on board a Su-27UB Flanker or a MiG-29 UB Fulcrum combat trainer," Drobyshevsky said.

Drobyshevsky said U.S. pilots would also see the training base and its aircraft.

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