avion
Example Sentences
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Germany has devoted most time, money, and skilled research to the development of the various types of the dirigible; France, to that of the aeroplane, or avion, in all its forms.
From Scientific American • Jul. 14, 2013
As soon as he had climbed down, those of us who had never before seen this latest type of French avion de chasse, crowded round, examining and admiring with feelings of awe and reverence.
From High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France by Hall, James Norman
That meant the American Escadrille was to fly the Nieuport--the best type of avion de chasse--and hence would be a fighting unit.
From Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun by McConnell, James R. (James Rogers)
Strangely enough, for a moment it seemed impossible that I should meet another avion.
From High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France by Hall, James Norman
They covered the wings of his avion with messages in pencil.
From High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France by Hall, James Norman
