airlift operations

collocation in English

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airlift
noun[C]
uk
/ˈeə.lɪft/us
/ˈer.lɪft/
an operation organized to move supplies or people by aircraft to or from a place that is difficult to reach because of war, a ...
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operation
noun
uk
/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
the fact of operating or ...
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Their skills could be used for airlift operations in the event of a major emergency.
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The unit's mission was to maintain helicopter logistics airlift capability, to perform air land supply operations, scheduled and special airlift operations, and conduct training.
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Trained to become proficient and to maintain combat readiness in tactical airlift operations, 19641973.
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The squadron conducted worldwide airlift operations between 1973 and 1979 and provided pilot training from 1995-2012.
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In 1966 a new ramp was constructed on the west side of the airfield to handle airlift operations.
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From 1971 to 1976, the wing took part in several tactical exercises and humanitarian airlift operations.
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The squadron conducted tactical airlift operations from, 19531969 and 19711992 and trained for tactical air support missions from, 1969-1971.
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Between 1966 and 1969, subordinate units, participated in worldwide tactical airlift operations, humanitarian missions, tactical exercises, and maneuvers including joint airborne training.
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The freighter and passenger divisions are involved with contract military airlift operations.
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It airlifted other units overseas for deployments and conducted humanitarian airlift operations.
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By the mid-1950s, it participated regularly in troop/cargo drops, airlift operations and exercises.
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It also participated in worldwide tactical airlift operations, humanitarian missions, and special exercises and maneuvers, including joint airborne training.
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