reconnaissance plane

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reconnaissance
noun[U]
uk
/rɪˈkɒn.ɪ.səns/us
/rɪˈkɑː.nə.səns/
the process of getting information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using ...
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plane
adjective[before noun]
uk
/pleɪn/us
/pleɪn/
flat:
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(Definition ofreconnaissanceandplanefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He thought he was to be bound into areconnaissanceplaneand that his parents would have to provide £5 for the treat.
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The cost of areconnaissanceplaneis the cost of a small village.
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Many of us know the difference between the bomber, the fighter, and thereconnaissanceplane, but a great many do not.
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With the introduction of new technologies it has been found to be the ideal maritimereconnaissanceplanefor medium and small maritime powers.
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This means that, following this policy, one must continue to buy a long-rangereconnaissanceplaneand many other things, and it is worth considering those other things.
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The half-hearted engagement began at mid-morning, when areconnaissanceplanewas scared off by anti-aircraft fire.
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Army cooperation planes combined the roles of artillery spotter aircraft, liaison,reconnaissanceplaneand close air support.
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Two days later, he was the sole destroyer of anotherreconnaissanceplane.
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Areconnaissanceplanebrings news to the fort of the battle, without knowing which officer has perished.
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The next day, areconnaissanceplanefound winds of 85 to 90 mph (140 to 150 km/h).
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In this case, it was a carefully directedreconnaissanceplane.
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Later that day, a finalreconnaissanceplaneflew into the storm and did not find a low-level circulation.
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They propose to have 86 fighters, 73 spotting planes, 36 torpedo planes, and 18 reconnaissance planes.
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Is it true that the base is to handle strike aircraft as well as reconnaissance planes?
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Can we really afford a carrier programme on top of the mounting costs of modern fighters, tactical strike reconnaissance planes and a modern air transport capability as well?
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His victories were split evenly between fighters and reconnaissance planes.
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His final total was 14 enemy fighters and 4 reconnaissance planes downed.
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French fighters could barely cover the three or so reconnaissance missions flown into the area beginning that morning (most of the reconnaissance planes were lost).
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