fighter
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During World War II, Allied forces took to the skies to bomb many of Germany’s oil refineries, grounding Nazi fighter planes and dealing a devastating blow to Adolf Hitler’s tanks and ground troops in Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The Sheffield fighter passes another stern test against two-time world champion Puello to extend his record to 20 wins.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Dominican Republic fighter Puello, 32, is aiming to become a three-time world champion, having lost his WBC belt to Matias on points last year.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin’s stock rose 7% after raising its backlog forecast and announcing a decade-long deal to supply the Pentagon with fighter jets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Marina Raskova made sure her fighter planes were equipped with radios, which let her pilots to talk to each other in the air.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Smith's breakthrough year has established him among the leading fighters at light-welterweight.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The 29-year-old extended his unbeaten professional record in a high-class tactical contest at the Utilita Arena, with both fighters displaying sharp counter-punching skills.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The Saudis rely on fractious militias loyal to the Riyadh-backed Yemeni government to wage the ground fight, while Saudi fighters and attack helicopters provide air support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The kingdom is also looking to recruit foreign fighters to help its Yemeni allies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
San Román’s surviving fighters fled into the swamp.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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