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aerial escort
[/ˈɛəriəl ˈɛskɔːrt/]
noun
pl: aerial escorts
escolta aérea
1.
Military aircraft assigned to protect and accompany another aircraft or formation during flight
The bomber received aerial escort from fighter jets during the mission.
O bombardeiro recebeu escolta aérea de caças durante a missão.
2.
The act or service of providing protective air cover to aircraft
Aerial escort was essential for the transport plane's safe passage.
A escolta aérea foi essencial para a passagem segura do avião de transporte.
Synonyms
fighter escort
air escort
combat air patrol
protective cover
Antonyms
unescorted flight
solo flight
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escolta aérea
Standard term used in military and aviation contexts
Portugal
escolta aérea
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European aviation terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
provide aerial escort
under aerial escort
aerial escort mission
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