pilot

Example Sentences

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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

“The pilot has certainly received training in both resistance and escape. And you can leave it at that,” said Smith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Rooster” is a vehicle for Carell, who called the pilot script one of the smartest he’s ever read.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

A US A-10 ground attack aircraft was also reportedly downed on Friday, with US media saying the pilot managed to eject and was rescued in nearby Kuwait.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But when they showed him on the map where they had left Brian, the pilot was incredulous.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone