patrol plane

collocation in English

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patrol
noun
uk
/pəˈtrəʊl/us
/pəˈtroʊl/
the act of checking that there is no trouble or danger in a building ...
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plane
adjective[before noun]
uk
/pleɪn/us
/pleɪn/
flat:
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(Definition ofpatrolandplanefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Within five minutes, the enemypatrolplanefell out of the clouds and crashed in the water.
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Luckily, thepatrolplanecould not maneuver fast enough to return before she again dove.
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The sound of approaching high-speed propellers and a closingpatrolplaneconvinced the submarine that it was time to depart.
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Presumed sunk, the ship was not discovered for six days until she was spotted by apatrolplane.
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An escortingpatrolplanehad previously attacked the submarine.
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Bull was designated apatrolplanecommander.
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Its sensitive search radar permits detection of smaller targets, such as a snorkel tube, over a much greater distance than heretofore possible with long-range patrol planes.
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Two days later, the lookouts observed increased activity by enemy patrol planes.
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Patrol planes were numerous at night, precluding recharging.
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However, the glassy sea, unlimited visibility, and enemy, land-based, patrol planes combined against her, and she broke off the attack.
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Radiotelegraphy was also extensively used by warplanes, especially by long-range patrol planes that were sent out by these navies to scout for enemy warships, cargo ships, and troop ships.
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Next, three four-engine patrol planes made torpedo attacks: one plane on the starboard bow; one on the port bow; and the other on the port quarter.
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