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aircraft

[air-kraft, -krahft] / ˈɛərˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /


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That had sparked a race over the weekend in mountainous terrain, with images posted on social media of US aircraft and helicopters flying low over Iran as part of search-and-rescue operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The two US military personnel on board the F-15E Strike Eagle managed to eject from the aircraft, and the pilot was rescued the same day, but the second crew member was missing.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It was the first time a piloted U.S. aircraft had been lost over enemy territory in more than 20 years, military experts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

U.S. officials said they blew up the aircraft themselves after landing in Iran to offload equipment and personnel for the mission.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The plane they were escorting, a transport aircraft with good navigation equipment, landed safely; but the three Yaks ended up crash-landing in the snow.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein