air fleet

noun

1. a group of military aircraft, usually under one commander.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air fleet¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Naturally, with the destruction of the city's power-broadcasting plant the Han air fleet had plunged to earth.

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One thing in our favor is the number of clouds hanging low in the west, where their air fleet is.

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This plan was based upon the Belmont Park idea and discussions, with the voice-commanded tactical air fleet as the ultimate goal.

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Two vessels of the air fleet had been destroyed by the triple rays and pillar of fire!

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Finally came the welcome signal that announced the arrival of the last of the air fleet.

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