shoot down

Examples (10)

• The enemy fighter jet was shot down by anti-aircraft missiles.
• During the war, many aircraft were shot down by enemy fire.
• The pilot managed to eject just before his plane was shot down.
• Reports indicate that the drone was shot down over contested territory.
• The military successfully shot down an incoming missile.
• They feared their reconnaissance plane would be shot down if it strayed too close to the border.
• The narrative described how the brave pilot shot down several enemy planes.
• It's a dangerous mission; there's a high risk of being shot down.
• The air defense system is designed to shoot down incoming threats.
• The historical account mentioned that the bomber was shot down during a bombing raid.