bomb run

or bombing run

noun

1. the part of a bombing mission between the sighting of the target or its identification by electronic instruments and the release of the bombs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bomb run¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Of these youngsters, Barbara’s son Ryan was perhaps the most precocious, closing each day of skiing with one breakneck “bomb run” down the biggest hill.

From Washington Post

But bear in mind: If your last bomb run of the day lands you in the front window, there’s a decent chance they’re going to expect you to pay for it — unless, of course, you’re family.

From Washington Post

“That particular day … the fighters that were to meet us before the bomb run didn’t get there,” Sedgeley said.

From Washington Times

Yossarian came in carefully on his second bomb run because he was brave then.

From Literature

He had lived innocuously for a little while and then had gone down in flame over Ferrara on the seventh day, while God was resting, when McWatt turned and Yossarian guided him in over the target on a second bomb run because Aarfy was confused and Yossarian had been unable to drop his bombs the first time.

From Literature