bombing run

noun

1. bomb run.

bombing run

noun

1. the part of a flight of a bomber aircraft that brings it to the point over a target at which its bombs are released

Word History and Origins

Origin of bombing run¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

According to reports, at least 100 Israeli aircraft took part in the operation, which involved three bombing runs against Iranian military facilities in at least three provinces.

From Los Angeles Times

With a powerful radar that rotates six times every minute on the fuselage and a bellyful of surveillance gear, the plane can spot missile launches, airborne bombing runs and other military activity in the conflict.

From Seattle Times

Palestinian officials said over 900 Gaza residents had been killed even as Israeli fighter jets unleashed fresh waves of bombing runs over the area.

From Washington Times

It has also said more than half of crews that take part in bombing runs in Syria and elsewhere are reservists, signalling the possible impact of the protest on ongoing combat operations.

From Reuters

After the military trained him as a meteorology specialist, he flew over German-occupied France to analyze weather patterns that would affect American bombing runs.

From New York Times

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