fighter escort
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an escort of fighter planes for bombers or other aircraft; all military
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- The bomber formation flew with a fighter escort over enemy territory.
- The bombers flew with a fighter escort to ensure their safety.
- Allied bombers relied on fighter escort missions for protection.
- Enemy aircraft were intercepted by our fighter escort squadron.
- Without proper fighter escort, the reconnaissance planes were vulnerable.
- The mission required a fighter escort due to heavy enemy presence.
- The squadron provided fighter escort for the transport aircraft.
- Without a fighter escort, the transport planes would be vulnerable.
- Enemy interceptors were deterred by the strong fighter escort.
- The fighter escort successfully defended the convoy from attack.
- The fighter escort successfully defended the bombing mission.
- Military planners assigned a fighter escort to protect the reconnaissance flight.
- Strategic bombers required constant fighter escort during daylight raids.
- The fighter escort maintained close formation throughout the operation.
- The fighter escort engaged hostile aircraft to protect the convoy.
- Strategic bombers always deploy with a fighter escort in hostile territory.
- Military planners assigned additional fighter escort for high-risk operations.
- The fighter escort engaged multiple enemy interceptors during the mission.
- The fighter escort maintained formation throughout the dangerous mission.
- Air force commanders ordered additional fighter escort for the nighttime raid.