torpedo plane

collocation in English

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torpedo
noun[C or U]
uk
/tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/us
/tɔːrˈpiː.doʊ/
a long, thin bomb that travels underwater in order to destroy the ship at which it ...
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plane
noun[C]
uk
/pleɪn/us
/pleɪn/
;
a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings and one or ...
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(Definition oftorpedoandplanefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Torpedo planes were now sighted on the starboard bow very close, but the light was failing quickly.
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Fleet carriers had three types of aircraft: fighters, level/torpedo planes, and dive bombers.
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He flew seaplanes, torpedo planes and amphibians.
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Their work has consisted mainly of reconnaissance, the exercise oftorpedoplaneattacks and spotting.
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She exploded two floating mines and fired on an enemytorpedoplanewhich crashed shortly afterward.
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He immediately grasped the potential for air power, and called for the development of atorpedoplane.
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That day and the next, she fought off repeatedtorpedoplaneattacks aimed for the flattops.
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During this period the ship was subjected to a heavy enemytorpedoplaneattack and engaged at close quarters by a superior enemy force of surface ships.
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They had no striking force—torpedo planes or bombers—to attack the enemy when they came out, and many opportunities were missed.
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They propose to have 86 fighters, 73 spotting planes, 36 torpedo planes, and 18 reconnaissance planes.
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Firefighting parties promptly brought the blazes under control, including those of two fueled and burning torpedo planes in the hangar deck.
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In the afternoon, enemy torpedo planes broke through the screen and scored successfully on the carrier.
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In addition to this duty, she continued to serve as a mobile target for torpedo planes.
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The convoy was illuminated by flares and torpedo planes began their runs.
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Wave after wave of bomber and torpedo planes closed the formation.
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Six more torpedo planes and 1 fighter failed to return from the strike.
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By 18:20, all of the torpedo planes and bombers were out of the convoy's sight and returning to base.
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About 35 bombers and torpedo planes struck in a coordinated attack, and were repulsed by accurate gunnery and evasive chemical smoke.
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