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air escort
[/ɛər ˈɛskɔːrt/]
noun
pl: air escorts
escolta aérea
1.
Military aircraft that accompany and protect another aircraft or formation of aircraft during flight
The bomber formation required air escort to protect it from enemy fighters.
A formação de bombardeiros exigia escolta aérea para protegê-la de caças inimigos.
2.
The act or service of providing aerial protection and accompaniment to an aircraft
Air escort was essential for the transport plane carrying diplomatic personnel.
A escolta aérea era essencial para o avião de transporte que levava pessoal diplomático.
Synonyms
fighter escort
aerial escort
combat air patrol
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escolta aérea
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
escolta aérea
Standard term used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
fighter escort mission
escort fighter
armed escort
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