aerial combat

collocation in English

meaningsofaerialandcombat

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aerial
noun[C]
uk
/ˈeə.ri.əl/us
/ˈer.i.əl/
a structure made of metal rods or wires that receives or sends out radio or ...
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combat
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.bæt/us
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
a fight, especially during ...
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(Definition ofaerialandcombatfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It suggests that long range interdiction and counter air attack should rank well below battlefield involvement and the attainment of local air superiority throughaerialcombat.
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The squadron was credited with the destruction of seven enemy aircraft inaerialcombat.
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Aerialcombathas developed over a relatively short time compared with naval or land warfare.
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Student pilots received instruction on the basics of flight, aerial reconnaissance andaerialcombat.
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Lemke was credited with 131 aerial victoriesthat is, 131aerialcombatencounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft.
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He flew 1,404 combat missions and participated inaerialcombaton 825 separate occasions.
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He warned that losses would be severe in any resumption ofaerialcombat.
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The aircraft's high service loading and its poor manoeuvrability inaerialcombatdid not enhance its performance reputation.
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Deliberate skids are used in aerobatics andaerialcombat.
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Wounded three times inaerialcombat, he always returns to his place in the battle before being completely healed.
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They immediately began training foraerialcombatat night and in poor weather and low visibility.
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Fnnekold was credited with 136 aerial victoriesthat is, 136aerialcombatencounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft.
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This award was generally given upon one's first victory inaerialcombat(although the actual award bestowal might come some time after the victory).
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They preferaerialcombattactics that make full use of the maneuverability afforded by their rocket belt packs.
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Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in aerial warfare and dogfighting (close rangeaerialcombat).
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