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Sentence Examples It had the most advanced fighter and bomber aircraft and the best trained crews. The ideal jetliner, the ideal helicopter, the ideal fighter shapes have already been discovered, given what we know. How often have you ever heard of someone who qualified to fly fighter jets never flying a plane again? An aviator who ejects successfully from a downed jet fighter is lucky by any measure. Thus, it was anticipated that a fighter force of 50 squadrons engaged in active operations would suffer wastage of 1,000 aircraft a month. He won the WBC super-featherweight title in 1998, and with an abundance of natural talent was reckoned a far better fighter than Hamed. Gunboats patrolled the sea lanes and the skies were covered by fighter jets launched from an aircraft carrier in the Atlantic. I had prepared for combat and was ready to become a fighter ace in Europe or the Pacific. The Pontypool fighter followed up with a quick-fire, accurate assault until Paisley's corner mercifully threw in the towel. His photos of the fighter on the streets and at home mixed a relaxed, candid style and vibrant, jazzy composition. In all, sergeant pilots shot down almost 250 enemy aircraft, and 17 became fighter aces. In Britain, Royal Air Force fighter planes scrambled today to escort a Greek jetliner to a London airport. Suddenly a jet fighter is seen coming in low from behind, and when over the car, it executes a half roll. Bomber pilots that went on to become fighter aces during World War Two are fairly rare. In 200 escort missions to heavily defended targets, the Tuskegee Airmen never lost a bomber to an enemy fighter. In all, the bombing mission cost the Eighth Air Force 37 heavy bombers and six fighter aircraft. He knows a little bit about being a pilot since he was a jet fighter pilot. A fly-past by a Jaguar jet fighter and three helicopters gave her a warm welcome home. The administration has been trying to speed up the delivery of F-16 fighter jets and 24 apache helicopters to Iraq. This includes air defense systems and a new batch of F-16 fighter jets scheduled to be delivered to Balad air base. Show More Sentences He also revealed sources had informed him two small attack jets had been flying together rather than the lone fighter indicated by earlier reports. While with the fire service in Mayo she completed a two-week basic fire-fighting course and then a breathing apparatus course to qualify as a fire fighter. He was generally considered the number one fighter in the game, going by the nickname of The boogeyman. Another fighter has on a black mask such as a beheader would wear and now begins to undress to join Crawford and their pals. Back then, no one ever imagined needing to beam live video to ground troops from a fighter jet. Americans built a fighter, the P-51, with aerodynamics that seemed to defy the laws of physics. That means it could take several missile shots to kill an enemy fighter, even for an advanced stealth aircraft like the Raptor. This Scottish fighter came in with a full honor guard, bagpipes, kilts, the whole kit. But Predators are vulnerable to even the most obsolete surface-to-air missiles or air-to-air fighter aircraft. Throughout the battle, the RAF had more fighter pilots available than the Luftwaffe. German fighter pilots, in contrast to popular perception, were not afforded training or rest rotations unlike their British counterparts. The Germans lacked the trained pilots, the effective fighter aircraft, and the heavy bombers that would have been needed. On 19 March, the deployment of French fighter jets over Libya began, and other states began their individual operations. In this, researchers have noted a strong correlation between racers' psychological profiles and those of fighter pilots. Thomas Americo was the first East Timorese fighter to fight for a world boxing title. During the second world war, aerial navigation was taught at Dumfries also at Wigtown and nearby Annan was a fighter training unit. The tests were a complete failure, with the fighter only seeing the bomber after it had passed its target. Observers watching the maps would then tell the fighter groups what to do via direct communications. It was formed in 1936 to allow more specialised control of fighter aircraft. Of the fighter losses 29 were from flak, one ran out of fuel, two collided, and one was a victim of friendly fire. Show More Sentences One of the two Jagdgeschwader fighter wings, JG 2, lost 14 Fw 190s and eight pilots killed. He is also credited with having fought the Air Ministry so that fighter planes were equipped with bullet proof wind shields. The hallmarks of a fighter are its speed, maneuverability, and small size relative to other combat aircraft. The Spanish Civil War also provided an opportunity for updating fighter tactics. World War II featured fighter combat on a larger scale than any other conflict to date. On the Eastern Front, Soviet fighter forces were overwhelmed during the opening phases of Operation Barbarossa. Axis fighter aircraft focused on defending against Allied bombers while Allied fighters' main role was as bomber escorts. The same year the Allies' only operational jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor, also entered service. Messerschmitt developed the first operational jet fighter, the Me 262A, primarily serving with JG 7, the world's first jet fighter wing. Navy as their primary jet fighter in the Korean War period, and it was one of the first jet fighters to employ an afterburner. The ambitious project sought to create a versatile common fighter for many roles and services. Electronic FLCS and FADEC quickly became essential components of all subsequent fighter designs. The Tapestry is not helpful, as it shows a figure holding an arrow sticking out of his eye next to a falling fighter being hit with a sword. Charles was criticized by Scottish MP Margaret Ferrier in 2016 over his role in the sale of Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, the most important amberjack to anglers, and, like most of its brethren, a strong fighter. Because he throws so many hellacious punches, he has the chance of knocking out any fighter on any given night. Geoffrey Martel described him as without equal as a fighter and as a horseman. If a vigilant bomber crew could spot the fighter first, they had a decent chance at evading it. This raid was significant, as 63 German fighters were sent with the bombers, indicating the growing effectiveness of RAF night fighter defences. The Boulton Paul Defiant, despite its poor performance during daylight engagements, was a much better night fighter. Show More Sentences However Canada still manufactures some military planes although they are generally not combat or fighter planes. There are also several multinational consortia mostly involved in the manufacturing of fighter jets, such as the Eurofighter. The testing required the fighter to refuel in daylight, dusk and night, with 30,000 lb. A prince is a man among men, a canny fighter, a steely sovereign who takes what he wants out of life. Intentionally going down in modern boxing will cause the recovering fighter to lose points in the scoring system. The fighter with the higher score at the end of the fight is ruled the winner. After counting the referee will observe the fighter, and decide if he or she is fit to continue. A brawler is a fighter who generally lacks finesse and footwork in the ring, but makes up for it through sheer punching power. In boxing, each fighter is given a corner of the ring where he rests in between rounds for 1 minute and where his trainers stand. In addition, the corner is responsible for stopping the fight if they feel their fighter is in grave danger of permanent injury. After counting the referee will observe the fighter, and decide if he is fit to continue. The aggression remained but he relied less on one punch knockout power and became a more effective, and adaptable fighter. For example, the Typhoon F2 was designated as a fighter by the 'F', and the second variant of the type to be produced. From 1942, Allied bombing campaigns gradually destroyed the Luftwaffe's fighter arm. The Luftwaffe also quickly realized the days of the biplane fighter were finished, the Heinkel He 51 being switched to service as a trainer. The Defence of the Reich campaign gradually destroyed the Luftwaffe's fighter arm. Another 500 fighter pilots claimed between 20 and 40 victories for a total of 15,000 victories. It is relatively certain that 2,500 German fighter pilots attained ace status, having achieved at least five aerial victories. As with the late shift to fighter production, the Luftwaffe pilot schools did not give the fighter pilot schools preference soon enough. Interception was near impossible with fighter planes no faster than bombers. Show More Sentences The German bombers required constant protection by the Luftwaffe's fighter force. However, this was a faulty conclusion, because a fighter can only carry out this purely defensive task by taking the initiative in the offensive. We fighter pilots certainly preferred the free chase during the approach and over the target area. Despite Delaney being a good fighter in his own right, Calzaghe's critics said that he had still not really been tested. In addition, Morris had only fought once in the three years before his death, beating a fighter with only 17 wins out of 81 fights. Welsh had a history of boxing in his family, with his paternal grandfather being a mountain fighter. By the time he arrived in America, Welsh was already an accomplished fighter, but used his time in the United States to refine his skills. After again fighting Criqui, this time at bantamweight, the Porth fighter never again made the flyweight limit. Furthermore, the October 1999 issue of Ring Magazine rated Wilde the 13th greatest fighter of the 20th century. But Conn was a clever fighter, he was like a mosquito, he'd sting and move. In his bouts with Conn and Walcott, it had become apparent that Louis was no longer the fighter he had once been. Filmed in Hollywood, it starred Golden Gloves fighter Coley Wallace in the role of Louis. It was driven by Franco Bordoni, former fighter ace of the Regia Aeronautica who had debuted as a pilota da corsa at the 1949 Mille Miglia. Two seaplanes which attempted to approach the fleet were driven off by fighter seaplanes, which escorted the fleet home. British losses totalled 6 percent of their total losses during the French campaign, including 60 precious fighter pilots. I Jagdgeschwader 3 were able to conduct fighter sweeps over Calais after noon, with the battle winding down. The AASF was also directed to send the last bomber squadrons back to Britain and use the fighter squadrons to cover the evacuations. The English soldier has always shown himself to be a fighter of high value. Hans Jeschonnek the Luftwaffe chief of staff refused to guarantee the success of Cerberus or to reinforce the fighter forces in the west. During Donnerkeil, the relieving sortie arrived after only 20 minutes which meant that fighter cover for half the dash would be 32 fighters. Show More Sentences Some fighter aircraft specialized in combating other fighters, while interceptors were originally designed to counter bombers. They shot down 5,954 aircraft, more than any other American fighter in Europe. In the 1980s, the United States opted for a newer fighter capable of gaining air superiority without being detected by the opposing force. One important consideration for the planners was that Dieppe was within range of the Royal Air Force's fighter aircraft. The Royal Air Force provided 74 squadrons of aircraft, of which 66 were fighter squadrons. He is also brave and a skilled fighter, and helps rid Toad Hall of invaders from the wild wood. Since then, fighter jets of NATO members are deployed in Zokniai airport and provide safety for the Baltic airspace. The damaged fighter jet pinwheeled out of control, the g forces pushing the pilot so hard he couldn't reach the ejection switch. Scientists have looked at the properties of giraffe skin when developing suits for astronauts and fighter pilots. Isabella had proven herself to be a fighter and tough monarch from the start. The people who were already living in Cusco fought hard to keep their land, but Mama Huaca was a good fighter. Though a bandit, Yermak earned a reputation as an eminent and loyal Russian fighter. The fighter looked harmlessly punch drunk, but he was only faking and suddenly threw a vicious, skillful, blow. He is the only Mar Thoma Priest who is recognized and awarded as a freedom fighter by the Government. At these celebrations doves are released to symbolise peace and fighter jets fly over and the national anthem is sung. If I have the chance to fight for the title again against Weidman or another fighter other than a Brazilian, I would fight for sure. However, it appears that nobody has told Mr Fox that the F35 is a strike fighter and not an air superiority fighter. The F-35 is designed for the role of air superiority fighter and as an attack aircraft in a ground support role. As aspiring fighter pilot and part-time wisecracker Ripcord, he shares leading-man duties with Channing Tatum as Duke. As a training base during World War II, Holloman was one of many, as was the case when it served as a Tactical Air Command fighter base. Show More Sentences But the Department of Defense is rumored to have begun piping Yoo-hoo cocoa beverage into fighter pilots' helmets. Three Rafale fighter jets were delivered to Egypt as a part of an arms deal with France. It is named in honour of one of the city's most famous sons, Reginald Mitchell, designer of the legendary World War II fighter plane, the Spitfire. My Transportation for Life, Indian freedom fighter Veer Savarkar's memoir of his imprisonment, is set in the British Cellular Jail in the Andaman Islands. He is considered by some to be one of the finest boxers below the lightweight division in his era and has been described as the greatest fighter Scotland ever produced. The de Havilland Sea Vampire was the Royal Navy's first jet fighter. To offset some losses, some 58 Fleet Air Arm fighter pilot volunteers were seconded to RAF squadrons, and a similar number of former Fairey Battle pilots were used. Although this was much less than the 80,000 sorties flown by fighters, bomber crews suffered about half the total number of casualties borne by their fighter colleagues. Where multiple squadrons reached a raid the procedure was for the slower Hurricanes to tackle the bombers while the more agile Spitfires held up the fighter escort. Many of the Fighter Command airfields were never attacked, while raids against supposed fighter airfields fell instead on bomber or coastal defence stations. Once the RAF had been defeated, Luftwaffe bombers were to move forward beyond London without the need for fighter escort, destroying military and economic targets. Drawing from regular RAF forces, the Auxiliary Air Force and the Volunteer Reserve, the British were able to muster some 1,103 fighter pilots on 1 July. Its industries have produced such equipment as the Rafale fighter, the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, the Exocet missile and the Leclerc tank among others. On 19 November 1940 the famous RAF night fighter ace John Cunningham shot down a Ju 88 bomber using airborne radar, just as Dowding had predicted. The aircraft is intended to be hard to spot on radar and to be able to cruise at supersonic speeds without using the fuel-guzzling afterburners needed by present fighter jets. At some altitudes, the Bf 109 could outclimb the British fighter. Most of the resources went into planning for daylight fighter defences. Dowding had spent so much effort preparing day fighter defences, there was little to prevent the Germans carrying out an alternative strategy by bombing at night. The Priest is as fierce a fighter as I am when he gets his Irish up. The Luftwaffe attacked the evacuation ships and on 17 June, evaded RAF fighter patrols and sank the Cunard liner and troopship HMT Lancastria in the Loire estuary. Show More Sentences Would you really want to be behind the wheel of a fighter jet? Holmes bailed out of his fighter and parachuted onto an apartment house. Operation Fuller had failed, a destroyer had been severely damaged and 42 aircraft had been lost in 398 RAF fighter, 242 bomber and 35 Coastal Command sorties. The performance of the Spitfire over Dunkirk came as a surprise to the Jagdwaffe, although the German pilots retained a strong belief that the 109 was the superior fighter. Later, fighter pilot leaders were few in numbers as a result of this. Generalfeldmarschall Erhard Milch was to assist Ernst Udet with aircraft production increases and introduction of more modern types of fighter aircraft. His opponent was the little known Swiss fighter Arnold Gjergjaj. The victory confirmed Haye's arrival as a genuine world class fighter. On 15 June, engineers of the Ninth Air Force IX Engineering Command began construction of a combat Advanced Landing Ground for fighter aircraft south of the town. In addition, larger specialized military aircraft carry powerful airborne radars to observe air traffic over a wide region and direct fighter aircraft towards targets. His name meant that he drew moderate crowds for a short time, but in the end this venture was not a success because he was a fighter not a showman. In 1896, Fitzsimmons won a disputed version of the World Heavyweight Championship in a fight in Langtry, Texas, against the Irish fighter Peter Maher. The Canadian Forces will acquire 88 fighter planes and 15 naval surface combatants, the latter as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. This gives the referee the right to step in and administer a count of eight to a fighter that he feels may be in danger, even if no knockdown has taken place. This gives the referee the right to step in and administer a count of eight to a fighter that he or she feels may be in danger, even if no knockdown has taken place. Thus a fighter realizing he was in trouble had an opportunity to recover. Hitting a downed fighter and grasping below the waist were prohibited. The Mastiff is a good fighter, and can kill a wildcat, taking the necessary punishment well, as we found out when we once trapped one of these small lynxes. With this stream-of-consciousness narrative, an ISIS fighter using the name of Abu Abdullah Britani posted this call May 10 on Twitter to would-be jihadis in the West. The exhaust duct design was inspired by the General Dynamics Model 200 design, proposed for a 1972 supersonic VTOL fighter requirement for the Sea Control Ship. Show More Sentences Other multibrand companies introduce new product brands as a protective measure to respond to competition called fighting brands or fighter brands. Examples from Classical Literature No, caroche does not remember his brother Ba'tiste the fighter, as brave as caroche is a coward! Carpentier has this gift to perfection, better than any other fighter I have seen. It is like the work of a skilled heavy-weight pugilist, or the work of an old Roman fighter with the cestus. Stan opened up and saw an aileron flutter away from the plummeting fighter. It's because you are a fair fighter and not a boodler that we want you at the head of the street department now. From what I could see of him he was no boxer at all, but just a formidable rough and tumble fighter. He pulled three dogs from the first battle group and hurled them on the new fighter. He is a booze fighter and a card shark and a lot of other unscriptural things. The bartender was a big, husky fellow, with the jaw of a prize fighter, and a three weeks' stubble of hair upon it. Richard was the boldest and most skilful fighter of his time. I take it you were one of the boys who bombed the fighter fields. And the one in this book was the bulliest fighter of the lot. Find more words! 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What is the opposite of fighter? Words that rhyme with fighter What is the plural of fighter? What is the adverb for fighter? What is the adjective for fighter? What is the noun for fighter? Translations for fighter Use our Sentence Generator Nearby Words fighted fightbacks fight back fightback fight against fight fighter-bomber fighters fight for fighting Fighting fight off 7-letter Words Starting With f fi fig figh fight fighte